How do you pronounce "delayed"?

In American English: /dɪˈleɪd/ (di-LAYD). In British English: /dɪlˈeɪd/ (dil-AYD). In Canadian English: /dɪˈleɪd/ (di-LAYD). In Australian English: /dɪlˈeɪd/ (dil-AYD).

Is "delayed" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /dɪˈleɪd/ (di-LAYD), while in British English it's /dɪlˈeɪd/ (dil-AYD).

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delayed

/dɪˈleɪd/

di-LAYD

Syllable Breakdown

dɪde·leɪdlayed

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