How to pronounce delish
Say it like dih-LISH. Delish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LISH).
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- dih
- LISH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Delish 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.
- LISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of delish
American and British speakers say delish in essentially the same way: /dɪˈlɪʃ/ in the US and /dɪˈlɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-LISH.
What does delish mean?
- Delicious.
Where does delish come from?
Clipping of delicious.
Words that rhyme with delish
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of delish.
Questions about saying delish
How do you pronounce delish?
Say dih-LISH. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈlɪʃ/. In British English it is /dɪˈlɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in delish?
Delish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LISH). Broken into parts: dih · LISH.
Do Americans and Brits say delish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈlɪʃ/ and the British form is /dɪˈlɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.