how to pronounce delta

/ˈdeːlta/

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delta is pronounced in two syllables

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eː

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An example use of delta in a speech by a native speaker of standard german:

“… die kosten mit der delta vier …”

meanings of delta

noun:

Delta (Greek letter).

delta frequency in german - C2+ level of CEFR

the word delta occurs in german on average 2 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.