How do native speakers pronounce "delay" in English?

In natural English speech, "delay" appears in contexts such as: "go to the Industrial Court without delay the Monopoly on having the ability to". Listen to the exact timestamped clip in the accompanying video with synchronized subtitles.

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How to pronounce“delay”in English

IPA/dɪˈleɪ̯/

Syllablesde·lay

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Definitions of “delay”

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noun

A period of time before an event occurs; the act of delaying; procrastination; lingering inactivity.

“the delay before the echo of a sound”

Synonyms:cunctation

noun

An audio effects unit that introduces a controlled delay.

“The 8-bit sound quality of many early delays did indeed leave a lot to be desired (compare this to the 16-bit digital technology of CDs)”

verb

To put off until a later time; to defer.

“My lord delayeth his coming.”

Synonyms:adjourn defer forslow penelopize

verb

To retard; to temporarily stop, detain, or hinder.

“The mail is delayed by a heavy fall of snow.”

Synonyms:belate

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