How to Pronounce Laymen

To pronounce "laymen", say LAYM-en — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

LAYM-en

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💡 Tip for remembering “laymen”

"laymen" has 2 syllables: laym-en. It rhymes with daemon and daimon, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: laman, layman, laymon, lehmann — easy to mix up when writing.

What does laymen mean?

noun

  1. Layperson, someone who is not an ordained cleric or member of the clergy.
  2. (by extension) Someone who is not a professional in a given field.

    “Carmen is not a professional anthropologist, but strictly a layman.”

Antonyms

expertprofessionalspecialist

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Words that rhyme with laymen

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daemondaimonshamanflamenforamendamanstamencaymanyamendraymancamansaman

Related words

novicesoutsiderslaypeoplelaypersonsnonprofessionalsamateursgreenhornsdabblers

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "laymen"?▾

"Laymen" has 2 syllables: laym · en.

What does "laymen" mean?▾

Laymen: Layperson, someone who is not an ordained cleric or member of the clergy.

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