How to Pronounce Underlay

To pronounce "underlay", say UND-erl-ay — 3 syllables, IPA /ʌndəɹˈleɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ʌndəɹˈleɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “underlay”

"underlay" has 3 syllables: und-erl-ay.

What does underlay mean?

verb

  1. To lay (something) underneath something else; to put under.
  2. To provide a support for something; to raise or support by something laid under.

    “to underlay a cut, plate, or the like, for printing”

verb

  1. To lie in a position directly beneath.
  2. To lie under or beneath.

    “A stratum of clay underlies the surface gravel.”

Synonyms

hade

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "underlay"?▾

"Underlay" has 3 syllables: und · erl · ay.

What is the IPA transcription of "underlay"?▾

The IPA transcription of "underlay" is /ʌndəɹˈleɪ/.

What does "underlay" mean?▾

Underlay: To lay (something) underneath something else; to put under.

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