How to pronounce waylayer
Say it like way-LAY-er. Waylayer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY).
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- way
- LAY
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Waylayer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- wayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of waylayer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: way-LAY-uh.
What does waylayer mean?
- a person who waylays someone
Where does waylayer come from?
From waylay + -er.
Words that rhyme with waylayer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of waylayer.
Questions about saying waylayer
How do you pronounce waylayer?
Say way-LAY-er. The American pronunciation is /weɪˈleɪər/. In British English it is /weɪˈleɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in waylayer?
Waylayer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY). Broken into parts: way · LAY · er.
Is waylayer 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 /weɪˈleɪə/ (way-LAY-uh).