How to Pronounce Plied

To pronounce "plied", say PLIED — one syllable, IPA /plaɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/plaɪd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “plied”

"plied" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with abide and stride, if that helps it stick.

What does plied mean?

verb

  1. To bend; to fold; to mould; to adapt, to modify; to change (a person's) mind, to cause (a person) to submit.
  2. To bend, to flex; to be bent by something, to give way or yield (to a force, etc.).

verb

  1. To work at (something) diligently.

    “He plied his trade as carpenter for forty-three years.”

  2. To wield or use (a tool, a weapon, etc.) steadily or vigorously.

    “He plied his ax with bloody results.”

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Words that rhyme with plied

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

abidestridesnidechidederideprovideglidepreoccupiedgratifieddignifiedmortifiedidentified

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "plied"?▾

"Plied" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "plied"?▾

The IPA transcription of "plied" is /plaɪd/.

What does "plied" mean?▾

Plied: To bend; to fold; to mould; to adapt, to modify; to change (a person's) mind, to cause (a person) to submit.

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