delight

How to Split "delight" into Syllables

The word delight is divided into 2 syllables: de·light. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• de — 1st syllable
• light — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of delight:

• IPA: /dəˈlaɪt/

📖 Definitions

1. For more quotations using this term, see Citations:delight.
2. Something that gives great joy or pleasure.

📚 Word Origin & History

Attested from the 13th century, from Middle English delite, from Old French deleiter, deliter, from Latin dēlectāre (“to delight, please”), frequentative of dēlicere (“to allure, entice”), from dē- (“away”) + laciō (“I lure, I deceive”), from Proto-Italic *lakjō (“to draw, pull”), of unknown ultimate origin. Doublet of delect. Related with delectation, delicate, delicious and dilettante. The modern unetymological spelling (instead of expected delite) is influenced by l...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down delight into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare delight with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
delight	2	de·light
delicate	4	de-li-ca-te
delighted	3	de-light-ed
dulcet	2	dul-cet
daylight	2	day-light

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to delight:

Del, deli, Dell, delay, delft, Delhi, Delia, delis.