How to pronounce layaway
Say it like LAY-uh-way. Layaway has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY).
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- LAY
- uh
- way
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Layaway 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.
- wayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of layaway
American and British speakers say layaway in essentially the same way: /ˈleɪəˌweɪ/ in the US and /ˈleɪəˌweɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAY-uh-way.
What does layaway mean?
- A pit in which hides are stored.
- The system of accepting a deposit and holding for a customer to complete a purchase.
- An item which has been held in this way.
Where does layaway come from?
Deverbal from lay away.
Questions about saying layaway
How do you pronounce layaway?
Say LAY-uh-way. The American pronunciation is /ˈleɪəˌweɪ/. In British English it is /ˈleɪəˌweɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in layaway?
Layaway has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY). Broken into parts: LAY · uh · way.
Do Americans and Brits say layaway the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈleɪəˌweɪ/ and the British form is /ˈleɪəˌweɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.