How to pronounce indelicate
Say it like in-DEL-ih-kut. Indelicate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEL).
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- in
- DEL
- ih
- kut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indelicate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of indelicate
American and British speakers say indelicate in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈdɛlɪkət/ in the US and /ˌɪnˈdɛlɪkət/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-DEL-ih-kut.
What does indelicate mean?
- Improper or immodest.
- Coarse or tasteless.
- Tactless or undiplomatic.
Where does indelicate come from?
From in- + delicate.
Questions about saying indelicate
How do you pronounce indelicate?
Say in-DEL-ih-kut. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈdɛlɪkət/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈdɛlɪkət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indelicate?
Indelicate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEL). Broken into parts: in · DEL · ih · kut.
Do Americans and Brits say indelicate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈdɛlɪkət/ and the British form is /ˌɪnˈdɛlɪkət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.