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relay

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "relay" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables
5 characters
English (US)
2syllables

relay

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

relay 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, relay is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofrelay

1noun
  • A new set of hounds.
  • A new set of horses kept along a specific route so that they can replace animals that are tired.
  • (by extension) A new set of anything.
  • A series of vehicles travelling in sequence.
  • A track and field discipline where runners take turns in carrying a baton from start to finish. Most common events are 4x100 meter and 4x400 meter competitions.
  • An electrical actuator that allows a relatively small electrical voltage or current to control a larger voltage or current.
1verb
  • To release a new set of hounds.
  • To place (people or horses) in relays, such that one can take over from another.
  • To take on a new relay of horses; to change horses.
  • To pass on or transfer (information).

    Example: "Can you relay this message to John?"

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