DICTIONARY ENTRY
2 SYLLABLES
belay
/bɪ'leɪ/ · bɪleɪ
Belay has 2 syllables: be · lay.
be
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lay
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verb. Fasten a boat to a bitt, pin, or cleat.
noun. Something to which a mountain climber's rope can be secured.
verb. Turn a rope round an object or person in order to secure it or him.
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