How many syllables in delay?

Syllables in delay

2

de·lay

Delay has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say delay

Pronunciation/dɪˈleɪ/
2 syllables, de-LAY · da-DUM
StressSecond syllable
Letters5

To count it yourself, say delay slowly and listen for each vowel sound: de, lay. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with delay

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Questions

How many syllables are in delay?
Delay has two syllables.
How do you divide delay into syllables?
Delay divides as de-lay.
Which syllable is stressed in delay?
The second syllable (de-LAY).

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