How to Pronounce Layered

To pronounce "layered", say LAY-er-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

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Letters

LAY-er-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “layered”

"layered" has 3 syllables: lay-er-ed. It rhymes with multilayered and bayard, if that helps it stick.

What does layered mean?

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.”

adjective

  1. Formed of layers.

Words that rhyme with layered

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

multilayeredbayard

Related words

superimposedstratifiedbeddedlaminatedlaminateoverlapmultilayermulti-level

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "layered"?▾

"Layered" has 3 syllables: lay · er · ed.

What does "layered" mean?▾

Layered: To cut or divide (something) into layers

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