How to pronounce laymen
Say it like LAY-mun. Laymen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY).
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- LAY
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Laymen 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.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of laymen
American and British speakers say laymen in essentially the same way: /ˈleɪmən/ in the US and /ˈleɪmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAY-mun.
What does laymen mean?
- plural of layman How to pronounce layman
Words that rhyme with laymen
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of laymen.
Words that sound like laymen
Questions about saying laymen
How do you pronounce laymen?
Say LAY-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈleɪmən/. In British English it is /ˈleɪmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in laymen?
Laymen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY). Broken into parts: LAY · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say laymen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈleɪmən/ and the British form is /ˈleɪmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as laymen?
Laymen sounds the same as layman in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.