How to Pronounce Delighted

To pronounce "delighted", say DEL-ight-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /dɪˈlaɪtəd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/dɪˈlaɪtəd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “delighted”

"delighted" has 3 syllables: del-ight-ed. It rhymes with benighted and excited, if that helps it stick.

What does delighted mean?

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.

adjective

  1. Greatly pleased.
  2. Filled with wonder and delight.

Words that rhyme with delighted

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

benightedexcitedblightedignitedexpeditedincitedoverexcitedshortsightedunrequitedcitedindictedslighted

Related words

enchantedpleasedenthralledcharmedentrancedbeguiledcaptivatedjoy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "delighted"?▾

"Delighted" has 3 syllables: del · ight · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "delighted"?▾

The IPA transcription of "delighted" is /dɪˈlaɪtəd/.

What does "delighted" mean?▾

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

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