How to pronounce delightsome
Say it like duh-LYTE-sum. Delightsome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYTE).
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- duh
- LYTE
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Delightsome 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.
- LYTESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of delightsome
American and British speakers say delightsome in essentially the same way: /dəˈlaɪtsəm/ in the US and /dəˈlaɪtsəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: duh-LYTE-sum.
What does delightsome mean?
- Characterised or marked by delight or delightfulness; very pleasing; delightful.
Where does delightsome come from?
From delight + -some.
Questions about saying delightsome
How do you pronounce delightsome?
Say duh-LYTE-sum. The American pronunciation is /dəˈlaɪtsəm/. In British English it is /dəˈlaɪtsəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in delightsome?
Delightsome has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYTE). Broken into parts: duh · LYTE · sum.
Do Americans and Brits say delightsome the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dəˈlaɪtsəm/ and the British form is /dəˈlaɪtsəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.