DICTIONARY ENTRY
3 SYLLABLES
overlay
/,oʊvər'leɪ/ · oʊvərleɪ
Overlay has 3 syllables: o · ver · lay.
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ver
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lay
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verb. Put something on top of something else.
noun. Protective covering consisting, for example, of a layer of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior.
verb. Kill by lying on.
noun. A layer of decorative material (such as gold leaf or wood veneer) applied over a surface.
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