How many syllables in delayed?

Syllables in delayed

2

de·layed

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

How to say delayed

Pronunciation/dɪˈleɪd/
2 syllables, de-LAYED · da-DUM
StressSecond syllable
Letters7

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

Words that rhyme with delayed

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Questions

How many syllables are in delayed?
Delayed has two syllables.
How do you divide delayed into syllables?
Delayed divides as de-layed.
Which syllable is stressed in delayed?
The second syllable (de-LAYED).

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