How to Pronounce "delicacy"
word
/ˈdɛɫəkəsi/, /ˈdɛɫɪkəsi/
DEL-uh-kuh-see
/dˈɛlɪkəsi/
DEL-i-kuh-see
Definition
A food that is considered rare or especially tasty, often a local specialty; also, the quality of being delicate, gentle, or sensitive.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈdɛɫəkəsi/, /ˈdɛɫɪkəsi/
British English
/dˈɛlɪkəsi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DEL-uh-kuh-see
UK
DEL-i-kuh-see
Listen in Context
Sushi is a Japanese delicacy.
Truffles are considered a rare delicacy.
She handled the old book with great delicacy.
Escargot may seem strange, but in France it's a real delicacy.