How to pronounce delicatessen
Say it like del-ih-kuh-TES-un. Delicatessen has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TES).
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- del
- ih
- kuh
- TES
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Delicatessen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- delGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of delicatessen
American and British speakers say delicatessen in essentially the same way: /ˌdɛlɪkəˈtɛsən/ in the US and /ˌdɛlɪkəˈtɛsən/ in the UK.
British respelling: del-ih-kuh-TES-un.
What does delicatessen mean?
- A shop that sells cooked or prepared foods ready for serving.
- Delicacies; exotic or expensive foods.
Where does delicatessen come from?
The sense of store is more recent, originating in ellipsis from the common attributive use, as in delicatessen shop, delicatessen store, etc.
Words that rhyme with delicatessen
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of delicatessen.
Questions about saying delicatessen
How do you pronounce delicatessen?
Say del-ih-kuh-TES-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɛlɪkəˈtɛsən/. In British English it is /ˌdɛlɪkəˈtɛsən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in delicatessen?
Delicatessen has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TES). Broken into parts: del · ih · kuh · TES · un.
Do Americans and Brits say delicatessen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɛlɪkəˈtɛsən/ and the British form is /ˌdɛlɪkəˈtɛsən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.