How to Pronounce Dilettantes

To pronounce "dilettantes", say DIL-ett-ant-es — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

DIL-ett-ant-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “dilettantes”

"dilettantes" has 4 syllables: dil-ett-ant-es.

What does dilettantes mean?

noun

  1. An amateur, someone who dabbles in a field out of casual interest rather than as a profession or serious interest.
  2. (sometimes offensive) A person with a general but superficial interest in any art or a branch of knowledge.

Synonyms

amateurdabbler

Antonyms

professional

Related words

dilettanteishdabblersuperficialegotistsposeursprigsphilistinessnobs

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dilettantes"?▾

"Dilettantes" has 4 syllables: dil · ett · ant · es.

What does "dilettantes" mean?▾

Dilettantes: An amateur, someone who dabbles in a field out of casual interest rather than as a profession or serious interest.

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