How to Pronounce "delicatessen"
word
ˌdɛɫɪkəˈtɛsən
del-i-kuh-TESS-un
dˈɛlɪkˌætɛsən
del-i-KAT-ess-un
Definition
A shop that sells high-quality, ready-to-eat foods like meats, cheeses, salads, and imported products. The word can also refer to the types of foods sold in such stores.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌdɛɫɪkəˈtɛsən
British English
dˈɛlɪkˌætɛsən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
del-i-kuh-TESS-un
UK
del-i-KAT-ess-un
Listen in Context
I bought cheese at the delicatessen.
There is a new delicatessen in my neighborhood.
You can get fresh salads at the delicatessen.
Let's grab lunch at the delicatessen around the corner.