How to Pronounce Layers

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/lɛəz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “layers”

"layers" has 2 syllables: lay-ers. It rhymes with players and purveyors, if that helps it stick.

What does layers 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.”

noun

  1. A person who lays things, such as tiles.
  2. A mature female bird, insect, etc. that is able to lay eggs.

    “When dealing with an infestation of headlice, the first step is to eliminate the layers.”

Synonyms

laystratum

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Words that rhyme with layers

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playerspurveyorsmayorsdoomsayersnaysayersprayerssurveyorstaxpayerspayerssprayersstrayersbricklayers

Related words

superimposedstratifiedbeddedbackgroundsbedsbladescapascapes

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "layers"?▾

"Layers" has 2 syllables: lay · ers.

What is the IPA transcription of "layers"?▾

The IPA transcription of "layers" is /lɛəz/.

What does "layers" mean?▾

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

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