How to pronounce layovers
Say it like LAY-oh-verz. Layovers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY).
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- LAY
- oh
- verz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Layovers 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.
- verzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of layovers
- 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-vuz.
What does layovers mean?
- plural of layover How to pronounce layover
Questions about saying layovers
How do you pronounce layovers?
Say LAY-oh-verz. The American pronunciation is /ˈleɪˌoʊvɚz/. In British English it is /ˈleɪˌəʊvəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in layovers?
Layovers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY). Broken into parts: LAY · oh · verz.
Is layovers 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 /ˈleɪˌəʊvəz/ (LAY-oh-vuz).