How to pronounce inlay
Say it like IN-lay. Inlay has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce inlay. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- IN
- lay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inlay pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- layGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of inlay
American and British speakers say inlay in essentially the same way: /ˈɪnˌleɪ/ in the US and /ˈɪnˌleɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: IN-lay.
What does inlay mean?
- To place (pieces of a foreign material) within another material to form a decorative design.
- To place an inlay in a tooth.
- The material placed within a different material in the form of a decoration.
- A filling for a tooth, made of ceramic or gold to fit the cavity and shape of tooth and cemented into place.
- The piece of paper or the booklet inside the case of a compact disc, DVD, or cassette.
Where does inlay come from?
From in- + lay.
Questions about saying inlay
How do you pronounce inlay?
Say IN-lay. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnˌleɪ/. In British English it is /ˈɪnˌleɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inlay?
Inlay has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · lay.
Do Americans and Brits say inlay the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪnˌleɪ/ and the British form is /ˈɪnˌleɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.