How to pronounce delta
Say it like DEL-tuh. Delta has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEL).
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- DEL
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Delta 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of delta
American and British speakers say delta in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛltə/ in the US and /ˈdɛltə/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEL-tuh.
What does delta mean?
- a low triangular area of alluvial deposits where a river divides before entering a larger body of water“the Mississippi River delta”“the Nile delta”
- an object shaped like an equilateral triangle
- the 4th letter of the Greek alphabet
Questions about saying delta
How do you pronounce delta?
Say DEL-tuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛltə/. In British English it is /ˈdɛltə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in delta?
Delta has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEL). Broken into parts: DEL · tuh.
Do Americans and Brits say delta the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛltə/ and the British form is /ˈdɛltə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.