How to pronounce dilettanti
Say it like DIL-ih-tahn-tee. Dilettanti has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIL).
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- DIL
- ih
- tahn
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dilettanti 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.
- tahnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dilettanti
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 3.
British respelling: dih-lih-TAN-tee.
What does dilettanti mean?
- plural of dilettante How to pronounce dilettante
Questions about saying dilettanti
How do you pronounce dilettanti?
Say DIL-ih-tahn-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪlɪˌtɑnti/. In British English it is /dɪlɪˈtæntiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dilettanti?
Dilettanti has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIL). Broken into parts: DIL · ih · tahn · tee.
Is dilettanti pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 3. The British form is /dɪlɪˈtæntiː/ (dih-lih-TAN-tee).