How to pronounce deliciously
Say it like duh-LISH-uh-slee. Deliciously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LISH).
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- duh
- LISH
- uh
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deliciously pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of deliciously
American and British speakers say deliciously in essentially the same way: /dəˈlɪʃəsli/ in the US and /dəˈlɪʃəsli/ in the UK.
British respelling: duh-LISH-uh-slee.
What does deliciously mean?
- In a delicious manner.
Where does deliciously come from?
From delicious + -ly.
Words that rhyme with deliciously
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of deliciously.
Questions about saying deliciously
How do you pronounce deliciously?
Say duh-LISH-uh-slee. The American pronunciation is /dəˈlɪʃəsli/. In British English it is /dəˈlɪʃəsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deliciously?
Deliciously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LISH). Broken into parts: duh · LISH · uh · slee.
Do Americans and Brits say deliciously the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dəˈlɪʃəsli/ and the British form is /dəˈlɪʃəsli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.