How to Pronounce "delays"
word
/dɪˈɫeɪz/
di-LAYZ
/dɪlˈeɪz/
dil-AYZ
Definition
Periods when something happens later than expected or takes longer to start or finish, usually causing inconvenience. Often refers to waiting longer than planned for transport, services, or events.
IPA Transcription
American English
/dɪˈɫeɪz/
British English
/dɪlˈeɪz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-LAYZ
UK
dil-AYZ
Listen in Context
The train had many delays because of the weather.
Delays are common at airports during the holidays.
Please excuse any delays in our response.
We ran into unexpected delays with the building permits.