How to Pronounce "delirious"
word
/dɪˈɫɪɹiəs/
di-LEER-ee-uhs
/dɪlˈɪɹɪəs/
di-LEER-ee-uhs
Definition
Feeling confused and not able to think or speak clearly, usually due to illness or fever. It can also mean being extremely excited or happy so much that you are almost out of control.
IPA Transcription
American English
/dɪˈɫɪɹiəs/
British English
/dɪlˈɪɹɪəs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-LEER-ee-uhs
UK
di-LEER-ee-uhs
Listen in Context
The patient was delirious from the high fever.
After winning the prize, she was delirious with joy.
He became delirious during the night and needed medical help.
The kids were delirious with excitement at the amusement park.