How to pronounce dell
Say it like DEL. Dell is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DEL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dell pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of dell
American and British speakers say dell in essentially the same way: /dɛl/ in the US and /dɛl/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEL.
What does dell mean?
- a small wooded hollow
Where does dell come from?
From Middle English delle, del, from Old English dell (“small dale”), from Proto-West Germanic *dalljā, from Proto-Germanic *daljō.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with dell
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dell.
Questions about saying dell
How do you pronounce dell?
Say DEL. The American pronunciation is /dɛl/. In British English it is /dɛl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dell?
Dell is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DEL.
Do Americans and Brits say dell the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɛl/ and the British form is /dɛl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.