How to pronounce layers
Say it like LAY-erz. Layers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY).
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US American/ˈleɪɚz/LAY-erz
UK British/ˈleɪəz/LAY-uz
- LAY
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Layers 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of layers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LAY-uz.
What does layers mean?
noun
- plural of layer How to pronounce layer
- third-person singular simple present indicative of layer How to pronounce layer
Questions about saying layers
How do you pronounce layers?
Say LAY-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈleɪɚz/. In British English it is /ˈleɪəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in layers?
Layers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY). Broken into parts: LAY · erz.
Is layers pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈleɪəz/ (LAY-uz).