How to Pronounce Delaying

To pronounce "delaying", say DEL-ay-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

DEL-ay-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “delaying”

"delaying" has 3 syllables: del-ay-ing. It rhymes with braying and swaying, if that helps it stick.

What does delaying mean?

verb

  1. To put off until a later time; to defer.
  2. To retard; to stop, detain, or hinder, for a time.

    “The mail is delayed by a heavy fall of snow.”

verb

  1. To dilute, temper.
  2. To assuage, quench, allay.

noun

  1. A delay.

Synonyms

calmmoderatequellcunctationhold-upadjourndeferforslow

Words that rhyme with delaying

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

brayingswayingslayingplayingflayingsurveyingdecayingprayingstrayingconveyingdismayingallaying

Related words

postponementwaitdetainstayholddetentionholdupdilatory

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "delaying"?▾

"Delaying" has 3 syllables: del · ay · ing.

What does "delaying" mean?▾

Delaying: To put off until a later time; to defer.

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