How to Pronounce Delicately

To pronounce "delicately", say DEL-ic-at-ely — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈdɛlɪkətli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈdɛlɪkətli/

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💡 Tip for remembering “delicately”

"delicately" has 4 syllables: del-ic-at-ely.

What does delicately mean?

adverb

  1. In a delicate manner; exquisitely.

    “The gingerbread was delicately, if imprecisely, captured by the brushstrokes.”

  2. Tactfully.

    “He approached the main subject delicately.”

Related words

exquisitelyfinefinelygentlynicelytactfullysubtlypolitely

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "delicately"?▾

"Delicately" has 4 syllables: del · ic · at · ely.

What is the IPA transcription of "delicately"?▾

The IPA transcription of "delicately" is /ˈdɛlɪkətli/.

What does "delicately" mean?▾

Delicately: In a delicate manner; exquisitely.

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