To pronounce "lay-off", say LAY-off — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"lay-off" has 2 syllables: lay-off. It rhymes with play-off, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Lay-off" has 2 syllables: lay · off.
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