How to pronounce deltas
Say it like DEL-tuz. Deltas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEL).
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- DEL
- tuz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deltas 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.
- tuzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of deltas
American and British speakers say deltas in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛltəz/ in the US and /ˈdɛltəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEL-tuz.
What does deltas mean?
- plural of delta How to pronounce delta
Questions about saying deltas
How do you pronounce deltas?
Say DEL-tuz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛltəz/. In British English it is /ˈdɛltəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deltas?
Deltas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEL). Broken into parts: DEL · tuz.
Do Americans and Brits say deltas the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛltəz/ and the British form is /ˈdɛltəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.