To pronounce "delayed-action", say DEL-ay-ed-act-ion — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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DEL-ay-ed-act-ion
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"delayed-action" has 5 syllables: del-ay-ed-act-ion.
"Delayed-action" has 5 syllables: del · ay · ed · act · ion.
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