How to pronounce dilettante
Say it like DIL-ih-tahnt. Dilettante has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIL).
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- DIL
- ih
- tahnt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dilettante pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tahntGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of dilettante
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4.
British respelling: dih-lih-TAN-tee.
What does dilettante mean?
- An amateur, someone who dabbles in a field out of casual interest rather than as a profession or serious interest.
- Pertaining to or like a dilettante.
Where does dilettante come from?
From Italian dilettante, present participle of dilettare (“to delight”), from Latin dēlectāre (“to delight”).
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Questions about saying dilettante
How do you pronounce dilettante?
Say DIL-ih-tahnt. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪlɪˌtɑnt/. In British English it is /dɪlɪˈtænti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dilettante?
Dilettante has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIL). Broken into parts: DIL · ih · tahnt.
Is dilettante pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /dɪlɪˈtænti/ (dih-lih-TAN-tee).