How Many Syllables In Delay?
2syllables
Delay has 2 syllables, de-lay. It is a disyllabic word.
delay
/dɪˈleɪ/ UK /dɪˈleɪ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, lay.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/dɪ.leɪ/
Division By Letters
de-lay
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Delay
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | d | ɪ | – | CV | open |
| 2 primary stress | l | eɪ | – | CV | open |
Why Delay Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in delay?
Delay has 2 syllables, de-lay. In British English it is transcribed /dɪˈleɪ/.
Which syllable is stressed in delay?
The second syllable, lay, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of delay?
Delay has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide delay into syllables?
By sound, dɪ.leɪ. By letters, as a spelling guide, de-lay.