How to Pronounce "ply"
word
ˈpɫaɪ
PLY
plˈaɪ
PLY
Definition
'Ply' can mean a layer of material (like in 'plywood'), to work steadily at a job or trade, or to travel regularly along a route, especially by vehicle or boat.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɫaɪ
British English
plˈaɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLY
UK
PLY
Listen in Context
He bought two-ply toilet paper because it is thicker.
The carpenter used a three-ply board for the shelf.
Local buses ply this road every hour.
Street vendors ply their trade at the market every weekend.