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