3syllables
delaying
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delaying is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, delaying is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofdelaying
1verb
- To put off until a later time; to defer.
- To retard; to stop, detain, or hinder, for a time.
Example: "The mail is delayed by a heavy fall of snow."
- To allay; to temper.
1verb
- To dilute, temper.
- To assuage, quench, allay.
1noun
- A delay.
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