How to pronounce layout
Say it like LAY-owt. Layout has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY).
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- LAY
- owt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Layout 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.
- owtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of layout
American and British speakers say layout in essentially the same way: /ˈleɪˌaʊt/ in the US and /ˈleɪˌaʊt/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAY-owt.
What does layout mean?
- a plan or design of something that is laid out
- the act of laying out (as by making plans for something)
Where does layout come from?
Deverbal from lay out.
Questions about saying layout
How do you pronounce layout?
Say LAY-owt. The American pronunciation is /ˈleɪˌaʊt/. In British English it is /ˈleɪˌaʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in layout?
Layout has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY). Broken into parts: LAY · owt.
Do Americans and Brits say layout the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈleɪˌaʊt/ and the British form is /ˈleɪˌaʊt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.