How to pronounce delays
Say it like dih-LAYZ. Delays has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAYZ).
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- dih
- LAYZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Delays 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.
- LAYZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of delays
American and British speakers say delays in essentially the same way: /dɪˈleɪz/ in the US and /dɪˈleɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-LAYZ.
What does delays mean?
- plural of delay How to pronounce delay
- third-person singular simple present indicative of delay How to pronounce delay
Words that rhyme with delays
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of delays.
Questions about saying delays
How do you pronounce delays?
Say dih-LAYZ. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈleɪz/. In British English it is /dɪˈleɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in delays?
Delays has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAYZ). Broken into parts: dih · LAYZ.
Do Americans and Brits say delays the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈleɪz/ and the British form is /dɪˈleɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.