How to pronounce delphine
Say it like del-FEE-nee. Delphine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEE).
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- del
- FEE
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Delphine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- delKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- FEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of delphine
American and British speakers say delphine in essentially the same way: /dɛlˈfini/ in the US and /dɛlˈfiːni/ in the UK.
British respelling: del-FEE-nee.
What does delphine mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of dolphins.
- A fatty substance contained in the oil of the dolphin
Where does delphine come from?
Borrowed from Latin delphīnus.
Words that rhyme with delphine
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Questions about saying delphine
How do you pronounce delphine?
Say del-FEE-nee. The American pronunciation is /dɛlˈfini/. In British English it is /dɛlˈfiːni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in delphine?
Delphine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEE). Broken into parts: del · FEE · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say delphine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɛlˈfini/ and the British form is /dɛlˈfiːni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.