How to pronounce delightsomely
Say it like duh-LYTE-sum-lee. Delightsomely has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYTE).
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- duh
- LYTE
- sum
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Delightsomely 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of delightsomely
American and British speakers say delightsomely in essentially the same way: /dəˈlaɪtsəmli/ in the US and /dəˈlaɪtsəmli/ in the UK.
British respelling: duh-LYTE-sum-lee.
What does delightsomely mean?
- In a delightsome manner.
Where does delightsomely come from?
From delightsome + -ly.
Questions about saying delightsomely
How do you pronounce delightsomely?
Say duh-LYTE-sum-lee. The American pronunciation is /dəˈlaɪtsəmli/. In British English it is /dəˈlaɪtsəmli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in delightsomely?
Delightsomely has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYTE). Broken into parts: duh · LYTE · sum · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say delightsomely the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dəˈlaɪtsəmli/ and the British form is /dəˈlaɪtsəmli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.