How to pronounce layover
Say it like LAY-oh-ver. Layover has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY).
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- LAY
- oh
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Layover 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.
- ohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of layover
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LAY-oh-vuh.
What does layover mean?
- A break between stages of a journey.“We had a layover while waiting to change planes, so we stretched our legs.”
Where does layover come from?
From lay + over.
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Questions about saying layover
How do you pronounce layover?
Say LAY-oh-ver. The American pronunciation is /ˈleɪˌoʊvɚ/. In British English it is /ˈleɪˌəʊvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in layover?
Layover has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY). Broken into parts: LAY · oh · ver.
Is layover 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 /ˈleɪˌəʊvə/ (LAY-oh-vuh).