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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable light
  • 7 letters
Syllables
de-light: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: de-LIGHT.
Pronunciation
/dɪˈlaɪt/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the last syllable (2nd of 2), as in be-GIN and a-BOUT. In two-syllable words this pattern is typical of verbs.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as de-light.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide delight into syllables?

delight divides as de-light. de-light: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in delight?

Delight has 2 syllables (de-light).

Which syllable is stressed in delight?

The stressed syllable in delight is light. The 2nd syllable is stressed: de-LIGHT.

How do you pronounce delight?

/dɪˈlaɪt/ in American English.