delighted

/dɪˈlaɪtɪd/

Syllables de·light·ed

Stress de-LIGHT-ed

Phonics Breakdown

de

/dɪ/

short i

light

/laɪt/

long i

ed

/ɪd/

past -ed

Meaning

very pleased or happy

Sound Reference

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de=/dɪ/(decide) + light=/laɪt/(light) + ed=/ɪd/(wanted)

Example

She was delighted with the good news.