How to Pronounce "delicately"
word
ˈdɛɫəkətɫi
DEL-uh-kuht-lee
dˈɛlɪkətli
DEL-i-kuht-lee
Definition
In a gentle, careful, or sensitive way, so as not to cause harm or damage; also used to describe handling something with attention to detail or emotion.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɛɫəkətɫi
British English
dˈɛlɪkətli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DEL-uh-kuht-lee
UK
DEL-i-kuht-lee
Listen in Context
She delicately picked up the newborn kitten.
Please handle the glass vase delicately.
She spoke delicately about the difficult subject.
He delicately brushed the crumbs off the table without making a mess.