How to Pronounce "dilettantes"
word
dil-uh-TAHNTs
dil-uh-TAHN-tay
Definition
People who take up an art, activity, or subject just for fun rather than as serious professionals, often with little real knowledge or commitment.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌdɪləˈtɑnts
British English
daɪltˈɑːnteɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dil-uh-TAHNTs
UK
dil-uh-TAHN-tay
Listen in Context
Many dilettantes enjoy painting as a hobby, not as a career.
The art club welcomed both professionals and dilettantes.
Sometimes, dilettantes lack deep knowledge about their chosen subject.
A lot of dilettantes jump from one hobby to another without becoming experts in any.