How to pronounce layoffs
Say it like LAY-awfs. Layoffs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY).
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- LAY
- awfs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Layoffs 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.
- awfsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of layoffs
American and British speakers say layoffs in essentially the same way: /ˈleɪˌɔfs/ in the US and /ˈleɪˌɒfs/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAY-ofs.
What does layoffs mean?
- plural of layoff How to pronounce layoff
Questions about saying layoffs
How do you pronounce layoffs?
Say LAY-awfs. The American pronunciation is /ˈleɪˌɔfs/. In British English it is /ˈleɪˌɒfs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in layoffs?
Layoffs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY). Broken into parts: LAY · awfs.
Do Americans and Brits say layoffs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈleɪˌɔfs/ and the British form is /ˈleɪˌɒfs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.