How to Pronounce "plied"
word
ˈpɫaɪd
PLYD
plˈaɪd
PLYD
Definition
'Plied' is the past tense of 'ply': to travel regularly over a route (especially with boats or vehicles), or to steadily do a kind of work or trade.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɫaɪd
British English
plˈaɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLYD
UK
PLYD
Listen in Context
The ferry plied between the two islands every day.
He plied his trade as a carpenter in the village.
Buses plied the busy streets day and night.
For years, she plied the same route as a delivery driver.