How many syllables in delight?

Syllables in delight

2

de·light

Delight has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say delight

Pronunciation/dɪˈlaɪt/
2 syllables, de-LIGHT · da-DUM
StressSecond syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say delight slowly and listen for each vowel sound: de, light. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with delight

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Questions

How many syllables are in delight?
Delight has two syllables.
How do you divide delight into syllables?
Delight divides as de-light.
Which syllable is stressed in delight?
The second syllable (de-LIGHT).

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