How to pronounce delice
Say it like dih-LEES. Delice has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEES).
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- dih
- LEES
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Delice pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LEESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of delice
American and British speakers say delice in essentially the same way: /dɪˈlis/ in the US and /dɪˈliːs/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-LEES.
What does delice mean?
- To rid of lice.“Every year, as a fixed ritual just before the spring break, the school held a delicing day.”
Where does delice come from?
From de- + lice.
Words that rhyme with delice
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of delice.
Questions about saying delice
How do you pronounce delice?
Say dih-LEES. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈlis/. In British English it is /dɪˈliːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in delice?
Delice has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEES). Broken into parts: dih · LEES.
Do Americans and Brits say delice the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈlis/ and the British form is /dɪˈliːs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.