How to pronounce delict
Say it like dih-LIKT. Delict has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIKT).
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- dih
- LIKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Delict 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.
- LIKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of delict
American and British speakers say delict in essentially the same way: /dɪˈlɪkt/ in the US and /dɪˈlɪkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-LIKT.
What does delict mean?
- A wrongful act, analogous to a tort in common law.
- Synonym of misdeed, any wrongful act.
- The branch of law dealing in delicts.
Where does delict come from?
Borrowed from Latin dēlīctum (“fault”), neuter of dēlīctus, past participle of delinquo (“to fail; to be lacking”), from dē- + linquō (“to leave, quit, forsake, depart from”).
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Words that rhyme with delict
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Questions about saying delict
How do you pronounce delict?
Say dih-LIKT. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈlɪkt/. In British English it is /dɪˈlɪkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in delict?
Delict has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIKT). Broken into parts: dih · LIKT.
Do Americans and Brits say delict the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈlɪkt/ and the British form is /dɪˈlɪkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.