How to pronounce delayed
Say it like dih-LAYD. Delayed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAYD).
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- dih
- LAYD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Delayed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LAYDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of delayed
American and British speakers say delayed in essentially the same way: /dɪˈleɪd/ in the US and /dɪˈleɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-LAYD.
What does delayed mean?
- not as far along as normal in development
Words that rhyme with delayed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of delayed.
Questions about saying delayed
How do you pronounce delayed?
Say dih-LAYD. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈleɪd/. In British English it is /dɪˈleɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in delayed?
Delayed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAYD). Broken into parts: dih · LAYD.
Do Americans and Brits say delayed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈleɪd/ and the British form is /dɪˈleɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.