How many syllables in delaying?
Syllables in delaying
3
de·lay·ing
Delaying has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say delaying
| Pronunciation | /dɪˈleɪɪŋ/ 3 syllables, de-LAY-ing · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 8 |
To count it yourself, say delaying slowly and listen for each vowel sound: de, lay, ing. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with delaying
- playing
- saying
- paying
- staying
- laying
- praying
- weighing
- displaying
- spraying
- portraying
- surveying
- slaying
- conveying
- decaying
- betraying
- swaying
Questions
- How many syllables are in delaying?
- Delaying has three syllables.
- How do you divide delaying into syllables?
- Delaying divides as de-lay-ing.
- Which syllable is stressed in delaying?
- The second syllable (de-LAY-ing).