How to pronounce delt
Say it like DELT. Delt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DELT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Delt pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DELTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of delt
American and British speakers say delt in essentially the same way: /dɛlt/ in the US and /dɛlt/ in the UK.
British respelling: DELT.
What does delt mean?
- The deltoid muscle.
Words that rhyme with delt
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of delt.
Questions about saying delt
How do you pronounce delt?
Say DELT. The American pronunciation is /dɛlt/. In British English it is /dɛlt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in delt?
Delt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DELT.
Do Americans and Brits say delt the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɛlt/ and the British form is /dɛlt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.