How to Pronounce “delicate”
word
/ˈdɛɫəkət/
DE-li-kuht
/dˈɛlɪkət/
DE-li-kuht
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈdɛɫəkət/
British English
/dˈɛlɪkət/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DE-li-kuht
UK
DE-li-kuht
Listen in Context
Be careful with that glass vase. It's very delicate.
This baby has delicate skin.
We need a delicate touch to fix this old painting.
It's a delicate subject, so let's choose our words carefully.