How many syllables in "delight"?

"delight" has 2 sílabas (de - light).

How to divide "delight"?

"delight" divides into 2 parts: de · light.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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Guía de sílabas

2 Sílabas

"delight": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:de·light

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de-LIGHT(de · light)○ ●

Stress in "delight" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˈlaɪt⁄

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Sílabasde·light

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How many syllables in "delight"?: "delight" has 2 sílabas (de - light).
How to divide "delight"?: "delight" divides into 2 parts: de · light.
Where is the stress in "delight"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "delight"?: Say each syllable slowly (de... light) and listen on SayItVid.