How to pronounce Delhi
Say it like DEL-ee. Delhi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEL).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce Delhi. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- DEL
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Delhi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Delhi
American and British speakers say Delhi in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛli/ in the US and /ˈdɛli/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEL-ee.
What does Delhi mean?
- A megacity and union territory of India, containing the national capital New Delhi.
Words that rhyme with Delhi
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Delhi.
Words that sound like Delhi
Questions about saying Delhi
How do you pronounce Delhi?
Say DEL-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛli/. In British English it is /ˈdɛli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Delhi?
Delhi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEL). Broken into parts: DEL · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say Delhi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛli/ and the British form is /ˈdɛli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as Delhi?
Delhi sounds the same as deli in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.