Syllables Synonyms Rhymes Quiz
delay
How many syllables in delay?
895624371 syllablesDivide delay into syllables: de-lay
Stressed syllable in delay: de-lay
How to pronounce delay: dih-ley
How to say delay:
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Syllables Synonyms Rhymes Quiz
Synonyms for delay
1 syllable
- break
- gap
- keep
- lapse
- lull
- shelve
- wait
- check
- hitch
- lag
- leave
- pause
- stay
2 syllables
- adjourn
- defer
- extend
- hiccup
- hindrance
- holdup
- lateness
- loiter
- postpone
- protract
- respite
- set back
- slow down
- slowdown
- suspend
- dawdle
- detain
- falter
- hinder
- hold up
- impede
- linger
- obstruct
- prolong
- put off
- retard
- setback
- slow up
- stoppage
- waver
3 syllables
4 syllables
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