Words that rhyme with delay

Delay is a 2-syllable word with 100 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are usa, allay, appellation. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of delay

n 1: time during which some action is awaited; "instant replay
caused too long a delay"; "he ordered a hold in the action"
[syn: delay, hold, time lag, postponement, wait]
2: the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being
put off until a later time [syn: delay, holdup]
v 1: cause to be slowed down or delayed; "Traffic was delayed by
the bad weather"; "she delayed the work that she didn't
want to perform" [syn: delay, detain, hold up] [ant:
hurry, rush]
2: act later than planned, scheduled, or required; "Don't delay
your application to graduate school or else it won't be
considered"
3: stop or halt; "Please stay the bloodshed!" [syn: stay,
detain, delay]
4: slow the growth or development of; "The brain damage will
retard the child's language development" [syn: check,
retard, delay]

1 syllable

4 syllables

Examples of "delay" in lyrics

See how delay is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "Greg Nice is on the mic with no delay"
    3rd Bass f/ Nice and Smooth — Microphone Techniques
  • "DJ Daryl's with me with no delay"
    415 — 41Fivin
  • "And hit you up with that ass with no delay"
    Above the Law f/ Kokane — Everything Will Be Alright

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "delay" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like usa, allay, appellation create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "delay" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.