how to pronounce delectable

/dɪˈlɛk.tə.bəl/

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delectable is pronounced in four syllables

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An example use of delectable in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… it smells delectable I would single out …”

meanings of delectable

adjective:

Highly pleasing; delightful, especially to any of the senses; delicious.

noun:

Something that is delectable.

delectable frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word delectable occurs in english on average 1 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.