How to Pronounce Inlay

To pronounce "inlay", say INL-ay — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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INL-ay

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💡 Tip for remembering “inlay”

"inlay" has 2 syllables: inl-ay. It rhymes with convey and display, if that helps it stick.

What does inlay mean?

noun

  1. The material placed within a different material in the form of a decoration.
  2. A filling for a tooth, made of ceramic or gold to fit the cavity and shape of tooth and cemented into place.

verb

  1. To place (pieces of a foreign material) within another material to form a decorative design.
  2. To place an inlay in a tooth.

Words that rhyme with inlay

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

conveydisplaydismaysobriquetdisarrayallaygaydecayplayportraycachefray

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "inlay"?▾

"Inlay" has 2 syllables: inl · ay.

What does "inlay" mean?▾

Inlay: The material placed within a different material in the form of a decoration.

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