How to Pronounce Delights

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/dɪˈlaɪts/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “delights”

"delights" has 2 syllables: del-ights. It rhymes with plights and insights, if that helps it stick.

What does delights 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 delights

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

plightsinsightsrightsignitesacolytessightssiteshighlightsmitesinciteswritesblights

Related words

delectationjoyenjoyenrapturepleasurepleaserevelenchant

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "delights"?▾

"Delights" has 2 syllables: del · ights.

What is the IPA transcription of "delights"?▾

The IPA transcription of "delights" is /dɪˈlaɪts/.

What does "delights" mean?▾

Delights: Joy; pleasure.

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