To pronounce "delectation", say DEL-ect-at-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌdiːlɛkˈteɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
delectation
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/ˌdiːlɛkˈteɪʃən/
IPA
"delectation" has 4 syllables: del-ect-at-ion.
noun
"Delectation" has 4 syllables: del · ect · at · ion.
The IPA transcription of "delectation" is /ˌdiːlɛkˈteɪʃən/.
Delectation: Great pleasure; delight.
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