How Do You Spell SPLAY?

Pronunciation: [splˈe͡ɪ] (IPA)

The word "splay" is spelled with the letter "s" followed by the letters "p" and "l" and then the diphthong "ay". In phonetic transcription, this word can be represented as /spleɪ/. The "s" sound is unvoiced and produced by the airflow through a narrow opening between the tongue and teeth. The "p" sound is also unvoiced, produced by the sudden release of air after a complete closure of the lips. The "l" sound is voiced and produced by the tongue touching the alveolar ridge, while the "ay" sound is produced as a diphthong with the tongue moving from the back to the front of the mouth.

SPLAY Meaning and Definition

1. Splay is a versatile word that can function as a verb, an adjective, and a noun. As a verb, splay refers to the act of spreading out or extending in different directions from a central point. It implies a wide and open display or arrangement. For instance, when one stretches their fingers or toes outwards, they can be said to splay them. Similarly, objects or body parts can splay when they are moved apart from each other in a fan-like shape.

   When used as an adjective, splay describes something that is spreading outwards or angled in different directions. It conveys the sense of being wide or divergent. For example, a splay-legged table has legs that angle outwards, providing it with better stability. Additionally, splay can describe a wall or an opening that widens towards the bottom, creating an angled or diverging shape.

   As a noun, splay refers to the outward extension or spreading of an object or body part. It can indicate the action of splaying or the result of such action. For instance, when someone falls and their legs spread apart upon impact, it can be described as a splay. Similarly, an architectural feature that widens or angles outwards, such as a splay window or a splay corner, can also be labeled as splays.

   In summary, whether employed as a verb, adjective, or noun, splay conveys the notion of spreading outwards or diverging from a central point, describing either an action or the resulting state.

2. • Broad; turned outwards.

   • In arch., the slanting or bevelled expansion given to the sides of doors or windows.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for SPLAY

• spilly
• splach
• spazy
• applay
• dsiplay
• apliy
• siply
• suplly
• splif
• splid
• speady
• splle
• suply
• aplay
• speal
• playy
• spayd
• spial
• desplay
• oplay
• swla
• salay
• spely
• splir
• splain
• supplay
• dsplay
• splas
• splaid
• pplay
• dysplay
• spply
• supliy
• splus
• diplay
• toplay
• selae
• sholay
• splam
• slaey
• sleey
• spla
• splax
• splayy
• speay
• scloay
• uplayy
• spiey
• plaey
• Sylvy
• splef
• epeay
• sdlaa
• selao
• sdday
• gplax
• lpbay
• splmi
• spwau
• SPlHL
• uplal
• Strplay
• aplyy
• Spyag
• Upalay
• scrplay
• spelway
• Spleyd
• Spleay
• soelay
• KRPlay
• USPLGAA
• Sphae
• Spdey
• Spdiy
• Spauldy
• Splatcy

Etymology of SPLAY

The word "splay" has a Middle English origin, derived from the Old English word "splegan" which means "to spread out, or to split". It shares roots with other Germanic languages such as Old Norse "splæja", and Old High German "splëʒan". Over time, the word evolved to "splay" as we know it today, retaining its meaning of spreading out or widening.

Idioms with the word SPLAY

• splay out The idiom "splay out" means to spread or stretch out in an open, wide, or awkward manner. It is often used to describe the way something or someone expands or extends in a disordered or ungainly way.

Similar spelling words for SPLAY

• spawl,
• spell,
• spill,
• spool,
• spalla,
• spillway,
• spiel,
• spall,
• spoil,
• spyhole,
• spile.

Plural form of SPLAY is SPLAYS

Conjugate verb Splay

CONDITIONAL

I would splay

you would splay

he/she/it would splay

we would splay

they would splay

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be splaying

you would be splaying

he/she/it would be splaying

we would be splaying

they would be splaying

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have splay

you would have splay

he/she/it would have splay

we would have splay

they would have splay

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been splaying

you would have been splaying

he/she/it would have been splaying

we would have been splaying

they would have been splaying

FUTURE

I will splay

you will splay

he/she/it will splay

we will splay

they will splay

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be splaying

you will be splaying

he/she/it will be splaying

we will be splaying

they will be splaying

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have splayed

you will have splayed

he/she/it will have splayed

we will have splayed

they will have splayed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been splaying

you will have been splaying

he/she/it will have been splaying

we will have been splaying

they will have been splaying

IMPERATIVE

you splay

we let´s splay

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to splay

PAST

I splayed

you splayed

he/she/it splayed

we splayed

they splayed

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was splaying

you were splaying

he/she/it was splaying

we were splaying

they were splaying

PAST PARTICIPLE

splayed

PAST PERFECT

I had splayed

you had splayed

he/she/it had splayed

we had splayed

they had splayed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been splaying

you had been splaying

he/she/it had been splaying

we had been splaying

they had been splaying

PRESENT

I splay

you splay

he/she/it splays

we splay

they splay

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am splaying

you are splaying

he/she/it is splaying

we are splaying

they are splaying

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

splaying

PRESENT PERFECT

I have splayed

you have splayed

he/she/it has splayed

we have splayed

they have splayed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been splaying

you have been splaying

he/she/it has been splaying

we have been splaying

they have been splaying

I would have splayed

we would have splayed

you would have splayed

he/she/it would have splayed

they would have splayed