How to Pronounce Layer

To pronounce "layer", say LAY-er — 2 syllables, IPA /leɪə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/leɪə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “layer”

"layer" has 2 syllables: lay-er. It rhymes with soothsayer and purveyor, if that helps it stick.

What does layer mean?

noun

  1. A single thickness of some material covering a surface.

    “After the first coat of paint dried, he applied another layer.”

  2. A (usually) horizontal deposit; a stratum.

    “I find seven-layer cake a bit too rich.”

verb

  1. To cut or divide (something) into layers
  2. To arrange (something) in layers.

    “Layer the ribbons on top of one another to make an attractive pattern.”

Synonyms

laystratum

Words that rhyme with layer

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

soothsayerpurveyorprayerplayersprayerslayerconveyornaysayerassayerconveyerdoomsayersauter

Related words

superimposedstratifiedbeddedplycoatingveneerfloorstorey

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "layer"?▾

"Layer" has 2 syllables: lay · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "layer"?▾

The IPA transcription of "layer" is /leɪə/.

What does "layer" mean?▾

Layer: A single thickness of some material covering a surface.

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