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delay
How many syllables in delay?
   542869713 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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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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