How to pronounce deltaic
Say it like del-TAY-ik. Deltaic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY).
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- del
- TAY
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deltaic 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.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of deltaic
American and British speakers say deltaic in essentially the same way: /dɛlˈteɪɪk/ in the US and /dɛlˈteɪɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: del-TAY-ik.
What does deltaic mean?
- Of or pertaining to a river delta.
- Shaped like the letter delta (Δ), or like an equiangular or equilateral triangle.
Where does deltaic come from?
From delta + -ic.
Words that rhyme with deltaic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of deltaic.
Questions about saying deltaic
How do you pronounce deltaic?
Say del-TAY-ik. The American pronunciation is /dɛlˈteɪɪk/. In British English it is /dɛlˈteɪɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deltaic?
Deltaic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY). Broken into parts: del · TAY · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say deltaic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɛlˈteɪɪk/ and the British form is /dɛlˈteɪɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.