How to pronounce laity
Say it like LAY-uh-tee. Laity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY).
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- LAY
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Laity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of laity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: LAY-uh-tee.
What does laity mean?
- People of a church who are not ordained clergy or clerics.
- The common man or woman.
- The unlearned, untrained or ignorant.
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Words that rhyme with laity
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Questions about saying laity
How do you pronounce laity?
Say LAY-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈleɪəti/. In British English it is /ˈleɪəti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in laity?
Laity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY). Broken into parts: LAY · uh · tee.
Is laity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈleɪəti/ (LAY-uh-tee).