How to Pronounce Delphinium

To pronounce "delphinium", say DELPH-in-ium — 3 syllables, IPA /[dɛɫˈfɪnɪəm]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/[dɛɫˈfɪnɪəm]/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “delphinium”

"delphinium" has 3 syllables: delph-in-ium.

What does delphinium mean?

noun

  1. A cultivated plant, belonging to the genus Delphinium, with tall blue-colored spikes containing flowers.
  2. A shade of blue, named for the flowers.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "delphinium"?▾

"Delphinium" has 3 syllables: delph · in · ium.

What is the IPA transcription of "delphinium"?▾

The IPA transcription of "delphinium" is /[dɛɫˈfɪnɪəm]/.

What does "delphinium" mean?▾

Delphinium: A cultivated plant, belonging to the genus Delphinium, with tall blue-colored spikes containing flowers.

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