2syllables
delays
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delays is a polysyllabic word with 2 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, delays is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofdelays
1noun
- A period of time before an event occurs; the act of delaying; procrastination; lingering inactivity.
Example: "the delay before the echo of a sound"
- An audio effects unit that introduces a controlled delay.
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.
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