How to pronounce delighted
Say it like dih-LY-tud. Delighted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LY).
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- dih
- LY
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Delighted 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.
- LYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of delighted
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dih-LY-tid.
What does delighted mean?
- greatly pleased
- filled with wonder and delight
Words that rhyme with delighted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of delighted.
Questions about saying delighted
How do you pronounce delighted?
Say dih-LY-tud. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈlaɪtəd/. In British English it is /dɪˈlaɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in delighted?
Delighted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LY). Broken into parts: dih · LY · tud.
Is delighted pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /dɪˈlaɪtɪd/ (dih-LY-tid).