delicacy

/ˈdelɪkəsi/

Syllables de·li·ca·cy

Stress DE-li-ca-cy

Phonics Breakdown

del

/del/

short e

i

/ɪ/

short i

ca

/kə/

schwa

cy

/si/

soft c

Meaning

something rare or expensive to eat; fineness or sensitivity

Sound Reference

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del=/del/(delicate) + i=/ɪ/(sit) + ca=/kə/(camera) + cy=/si/(city)

Example

Fresh seafood is considered a delicacy in many cultures.