How to pronounce layup
Say it like LAY-uhp. Layup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce layup. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- LAY
- uhp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Layup 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.
- uhpGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of layup
American and British speakers say layup in essentially the same way: /ˈleɪˌʌp/ in the US and /ˈleɪˌʌp/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAY-uhp.
What does layup mean?
- A close-range shot in which the shooter banks the ball off the backboard from a few feet away.
- A relatively easy task.“Meeting the numbers will be a layup, if not a slam dunk.”
- The state of being laid up.“The ship endured an interminable layup in the harbor lasting nearly a month.”
Where does layup come from?
From lay + up.
Questions about saying layup
How do you pronounce layup?
Say LAY-uhp. The American pronunciation is /ˈleɪˌʌp/. In British English it is /ˈleɪˌʌp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in layup?
Layup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY). Broken into parts: LAY · uhp.
Do Americans and Brits say layup the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈleɪˌʌp/ and the British form is /ˈleɪˌʌp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.