How to pronounce "delay" in Portuguese
deˈlej
de·LAY
Primary stress: lay
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Qual é a relação E aí qual é o mecanismo second delay Então na hora da limpeza
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3 clipsThe Portuguese word “delay” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as deˈlej. Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (de · lay), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (lay). Grammatically, “delay” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 3 authentic Portuguese video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “delay” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from Euronews em Português.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (3 Verified Clips)
- 🇵🇹 PTEuronews em PortuguêsClip #1 · @6:34
“sistema só depois da queda dos regimes socialistas o crime organizado cresceu Qual é a relação E aí qual é o mecanismo second delay Então na hora da limpeza Vitoria Es Por um lado as empresas legais estão com medo de investir com”
- 🇵🇹 PTEuronews em PortuguêsClip #2 · @2:45
“quickly. The European Parliament has said they do not think that's a good idea. They want a delay and they now have reached out to the European top court for advice. The president of Para telling us there are quote a lot of court for advice. The president of Para telling us there are quote a lot of”
- 🇵🇹 PTEuronews em PortuguêsClip #3 · @3:00
“entrar na União Europeia Presidente salomézurabisville assumidamente para Europa já tinha anunciado que iria votar o projeto delay mas na Geórgia O parlamento pode anular os vetos o projeto delay mas na Geórgia O parlamento pode anular os vetos”
Definition & Meaning: “delay”
- delay (period of time before an event being initiated and actually occurring)
- delay (effect that produces echo-like repetitions in sound)
- delay (unit that produces a delay effect)
Example Sentences (2)
- “Qual é a relação E aí qual é o mecanismo second delay Então na hora da limpeza”
- “idea. They want a delay and they now have reached out to the European top court for advice. The president of Para telling us there are quote a lot of”
Pronounce: “delay”
- Syllables:
- de · lay
- Primary stress:
- lay
- IPA:
- deˈlej
- Hear it in context
- delay
Frequently asked questions about delay
How do you pronounce “delay” in Portuguese?
“delay” is pronounced ⁄de.ˈlej⁄ in Portuguese. Listen to authentic native speakers using it in the video clips above.
What does “delay” mean?
“delay” means: delay (period of time before an event being initiated and actually occurring)