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How to pronounce:
delayed
Phonetic Transcription:
dɪˈleɪd
Examples:
Their rendezvous was delayed.
Lever delayed blowback utilizes leverage to delay the opening of the breech.
The judge delayed the execution.
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Common mistakes of delayed pronunciation
- Stress placement: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "de-ˈlayed" instead of the correct "ˈdelayed". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable "de".
- Vowel sound confusion: A common mistake is pronouncing the "e" in "delayed" as a short vowel, resulting in "dɪˈleɪd". This is incorrect. Tip: Focus on the long "eɪ" sound in "delayed".
- Missing the "d" sound: Some speakers omit the final "d" sound, saying "de-ˈleɪ" instead of "delayed". Tip: Make sure to clearly pronounce the "d" at the end to maintain clarity.
- Overemphasizing the "l": Learners sometimes overemphasize the "l" in "delayed", making it sound like "de-ˈlɛɪd". Tip: Keep the "l" sound soft and blend it smoothly with the "eɪ".
- Incorrect syllable count: Some may incorrectly pronounce "delayed" as having three syllables, like "de-la-yed". This is not standard. Tip: Remember that "delayed" has only two syllables: "de-layed".