How to pronounce Delphi
Say it like DEL-fy. Delphi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEL).
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- DEL
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Delphi 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.
- fyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of Delphi
American and British speakers say Delphi in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛlfaɪ/ in the US and /ˈdɛlfaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEL-fy.
What does Delphi mean?
- an ancient Greek city on the slopes of Mount Parnassus; site of the oracle of Delphi
Questions about saying Delphi
How do you pronounce Delphi?
Say DEL-fy. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛlfaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈdɛlfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Delphi?
Delphi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEL). Broken into parts: DEL · fy.
Do Americans and Brits say Delphi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛlfaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈdɛlfaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.