To pronounce "delirious", say DEL-ir-ious — 3 syllables, IPA /dɪˈlɪəɹɪəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
delirious
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/dɪˈlɪəɹɪəs/
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"delirious" has 3 syllables: del-ir-ious. It rhymes with serious and imperious, if that helps it stick.
adjective
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Delirious" has 3 syllables: del · ir · ious.
The IPA transcription of "delirious" is /dɪˈlɪəɹɪəs/.
Delirious: Being in the state of delirium.
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