How to pronounce delineation
Say it like dih-lin-ee-AY-shun. Delineation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AY).
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- dih
- lin
- ee
- AY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Delineation 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.
- linGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of delineation
American and British speakers say delineation in essentially the same way: /dɪˌlɪniˈeɪʃən/ in the US and /dɪˌlɪniˈeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-lin-ee-AY-shun.
What does delineation mean?
- The act of delineating; depiction.
- An image of the outline of an object.
- A graphic verbal description.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- depiction
- picture
- characterization
- characterisation
Words that rhyme with delineation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of delineation.
Questions about saying delineation
How do you pronounce delineation?
Say dih-lin-ee-AY-shun. The American pronunciation is /dɪˌlɪniˈeɪʃən/. In British English it is /dɪˌlɪniˈeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in delineation?
Delineation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AY). Broken into parts: dih · lin · ee · AY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say delineation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˌlɪniˈeɪʃən/ and the British form is /dɪˌlɪniˈeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.