How to pronounce delectation
American English pronunciation
dee-lek-TAY-shun
- IPA
- /ˌdilɛkˈteɪʃən/
- Syllables
- dee · lek · TAY · shun (4 syllables, stress on the 3rd)
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What delectation means
Great enjoyment and delight
In a sentence: For our delectation, the baker set out a tray of warm cinnamon rolls.
Where it comes from: It was first used in the mid-14th century. It comes from the Latin delectatio, from delectare, to delight or charm. The words delight and delicious are related.
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