How do you pronounce "delicately"?

In American English: /ˈdɛləkətli/ (DEHL-uhk-uhtl-ee). In British English: /dˈɛlɪkətli/ (D-ehl-ik-uhtl). In Canadian English: /ˈdɛləkətli/ (DEHL-uhk-uhtl-ee). In Australian English: /dˈɛlɪkətli/ (D-ehl-ik-uhtl).

Is "delicately" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdɛləkətli/ (DEHL-uhk-uhtl-ee), while in British English it's /dˈɛlɪkətli/ (D-ehl-ik-uhtl).

How to Pronounce "delicately"

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delicately

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/ˈdɛləkətli/

DEHL-uhk-uhtl-ee

Syllable Breakdown

dɛldel·əki·ətlcate·ily

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