delicious

/dɪˈlɪʃəs/

Syllables de·li·cious

Stress de-li-CIOUS

Phonics Breakdown

de

/dɪ/

short i

li

/lɪ/

short i

ci

/ʃ/

soft c

ous

/əs/

schwa

Meaning

very tasty; having a pleasant flavor

Sound Reference

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de=/dɪ/(deliver) + li=/lɪ/(little) + ci=/ʃ/(special) + ous=/əs/(famous)

Example

The cake is delicious and very soft.