allay
a-LAY
alay
/əˈleɪ/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “allay” is spelled “alay”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | a | l | ay |
|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /ə/ | /l/ | /eɪ/ |
English writes “allay” with
5 letters for 3 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“alay” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “allay”
playlayclaydelayballetdisplayvaletsleighrelayscreenplay
“allay” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “allay”?
“allay” is pronounced a-LAY — IPA /əˈleɪ/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “alay”.
How many syllables are in “allay”?
“allay” has 2 syllables: a-LAY (the capitalized syllable is stressed).