To pronounce "layover", say LAY-ov-er — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"layover" has 3 syllables: lay-ov-er. It rhymes with moreover and rover, if that helps it stick.
noun
“We had a layover while waiting to change planes, so we stretched our legs.”
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"Layover" has 3 syllables: lay · ov · er.
Layover: A break between stages of a journey.
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