How to Pronounce Delight

To pronounce "delight", say DEL-ight — 2 syllables, IPA /dəˈlaɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/dəˈlaɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “delight”

"delight" has 2 syllables: del-ight. It rhymes with insight and light, if that helps it stick.

What does delight mean?

noun

  1. Joy; pleasure.
  2. Something that gives great joy or pleasure.

verb

  1. To give delight to; to affect with great pleasure; to please highly.

    “A beautiful landscape delights the eye.”

  2. To have or take great pleasure.

Words that rhyme with delight

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

insightlightcontriteinciteeruditebrighttwilightreconditeforthrightplightacolytespite

Related words

delectationjoyenjoyenrapturepleasurepleaserevelenchant

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "delight"?▾

"Delight" has 2 syllables: del · ight.

What is the IPA transcription of "delight"?▾

The IPA transcription of "delight" is /dəˈlaɪt/.

What does "delight" mean?▾

Delight: Joy; pleasure.

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