How to pronounce delaying
Say it like dih-LAY-ing. Delaying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY).
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- dih
- LAY
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Delaying 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.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of delaying
American and British speakers say delaying in essentially the same way: /dɪˈleɪɪŋ/ in the US and /dɪˈleɪɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-LAY-ing.
What does delaying mean?
Words that rhyme with delaying
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Questions about saying delaying
How do you pronounce delaying?
Say dih-LAY-ing. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈleɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /dɪˈleɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in delaying?
Delaying has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY). Broken into parts: dih · LAY · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say delaying the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈleɪɪŋ/ and the British form is /dɪˈleɪɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.