How to pronounce delimit
Say it like dih-LIM-it. Delimit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIM).
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- dih
- LIM
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Delimit 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.
- LIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of delimit
American and British speakers say delimit in essentially the same way: /dɪˈlɪmɪt/ in the US and /dɪˈlɪmɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-LIM-it.
What does delimit mean?
- To mark or fix the limits of.“Data items in the computer file were delimited by commas.”
Where does delimit come from?
From French délimiter, from Late Latin dēlīmitō (“to mark out the limits”), from dē- + līmitō (“to limit, to bound”); see limit.
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Questions about saying delimit
How do you pronounce delimit?
Say dih-LIM-it. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈlɪmɪt/. In British English it is /dɪˈlɪmɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in delimit?
Delimit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIM). Broken into parts: dih · LIM · it.
Do Americans and Brits say delimit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈlɪmɪt/ and the British form is /dɪˈlɪmɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.