How to pronounce delectable
American English pronunciation
dih-LEK-tuh-bul
- IPA
- /dɪˈlɛktəbəl/
- Syllables
- dih · LEK · tuh · bul (4 syllables, stress on the 2nd)
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What delectable means
Delicious and lovely to taste
In a sentence: The bakery on the corner sells delectable lemon tarts.
Where it comes from: It comes through French from the Latin delectare, meaning to delight.
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