English pronunciation · Words Starting with D
Delhi Pronunciation
Delhi is pronounced DE-lee, IPA /ˈdɛli/.
DE-lee
US /ˈdɛli/
Syllables: DE · lee (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun (proper noun): A large city in northern India that contains the Indian capital, New Delhi.
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Delhi in a Sentence
- The train to Delhi takes most of the night.
- Delhi has grown enormously in thirty years.
- Her family has lived in Delhi for four generations.
Common Mispronunciations of Delhi
Not DEL-hee
The h is silent and the l slides straight into the ee. Nothing is breathed out in the middle of the name.
Not DEE-lee
The opening vowel is short, the e of bed, which keeps the name clear of the deli counter.
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