apply

/əˈplaɪ/

Syllables ap·ply

Stress a-PLY

Phonics Breakdown

a

/ə/

schwa

p

/p/

voiceless th

ply

/plaɪ/

long y

Meaning

to make a formal request or put to use

Sound Reference

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a=/ə/(about) + ply=/plaɪ/(plywood)

Example

She decided to apply for the job.