To pronounce "layabout", say LAY-ab-out — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈleɪəˌbaʊt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈleɪəˌbaʊt/
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"layabout" has 3 syllables: lay-ab-out.
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"Layabout" has 3 syllables: lay · ab · out.
The IPA transcription of "layabout" is /ˈleɪəˌbaʊt/.
Layabout: A lazy person.
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