How to Pronounce Delicacies

To pronounce "delicacies", say DEL-ic-ac-ies — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

DEL-ic-ac-ies

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💡 Tip for remembering “delicacies”

"delicacies" has 4 syllables: del-ic-ac-ies.

What does delicacies mean?

noun

  1. The quality of being delicate.
  2. Something appealing, usually a pleasing food, especially a choice dish of a certain culture suggesting rarity and refinement -a Chinese delicacy

Related words

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How many syllables are in "delicacies"?▾

"Delicacies" has 4 syllables: del · ic · ac · ies.

What does "delicacies" mean?▾

Delicacies: The quality of being delicate.

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