How to Pronounce "delta"
word
/ˈdɛɫtə/
DEL-tuh
/dˈɛltɐ/
DEL-tuh
Definition
A delta is an area of land formed where a river splits and spreads out before entering the sea or a lake, usually creating rich, flat land. In technical contexts, it can also mean a difference or change between two values.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈdɛɫtə/
British English
/dˈɛltɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DEL-tuh
UK
DEL-tuh
Listen in Context
The river forms a delta near the sea.
Many birds live in the delta.
The map shows the Nile Delta.
We took a boat tour through the delta, and the views were amazing.