Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

delayed

/dəˈleɪd/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.20 in modern English

Syllables: de-layed
IPA: /dəˈleɪd/

12

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

simple past and past participle of delay

adj

Happening later than is usual, expected, or desired.

Example Sentences

"Many, and probably true, anecdotes have been published on the long-delayed and artful revenge of various animals."
"First, if the delayed policy is no more stringent, it will miss the climate target of the original, non-delayed policy [...]"

Derived Forms

nondelayed undelayed

Phrases

time-delayed a long time coming

Frequently Paired Words

time-delayed a long time coming delay inactive procrastinate

Synonyms

adjourned bogged down deferred delayed imprompt in abeyance in nubibus interrupted lated logjammed suspended stalled

Antonyms

continuous just in time on time recommenced resumed restarted revived nondelayed undelayed

Rhymes With

made home-made played trade paid grade aid afraid laid stayed decade they'd

Questions

How do you pronounce delayed?: The recorded pronunciation is /dəˈleɪd/.
What does delayed mean?: simple past and past participle of delay

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