How to Pronounce Ply

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

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Letters

/plaɪ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “ply”

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

What does ply mean?

noun

  1. A layer of material.

    “two-ply toilet paper”

  2. A strand that, twisted together with other strands, makes up rope or yarn.

Words that rhyme with ply

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wryexemplifyrectifyhighlieapplyfortifyawrymollifyamplifynullifycry

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ply"?▾

"Ply" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "ply"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ply" is /plaɪ/.

What does "ply" mean?▾

Ply: A layer of material.

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