How to Pronounce "delayed"
word
/dɪˈɫeɪd/
di-LAYD
/dɪlˈeɪd/
di-LAYD
Definition
Happening later than planned or expected; not on time.
IPA Transcription
American English
/dɪˈɫeɪd/
British English
/dɪlˈeɪd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-LAYD
UK
di-LAYD
Listen in Context
The train is delayed because of the weather.
Our meeting was delayed by thirty minutes.
The package was delayed in the mail.
I’m sorry I’m delayed—traffic was terrible.