delay
/dɪˈleɪ/
Syllables de·lay
Stress de-LAY
Phonics Breakdown
de
/dɪ/
schwa
lay
/leɪ/
long ai
Meaning
to make something happen later than planned; a period of waiting
Sound Reference
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de=/dɪ/ (depend) + lay=/leɪ/ (day)
Example
The flight was delayed because of the weather.