How to Pronounce Laypeople

To pronounce "laypeople", say LAYP-eopl-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

LAYP-eopl-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “laypeople”

"laypeople" has 3 syllables: layp-eopl-e. It rhymes with people and townspeople, if that helps it stick.

What does laypeople mean?

noun

  1. A person who is not a cleric.
  2. One who is not intimately familiar with a given subject or activity.

    “The book was written for professionals, but an intelligent layperson could understand most of it.”

Antonyms

aficionadoexpertprofessionalspecialist

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Words that rhyme with laypeople

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

peopletownspeoplesheeplesepalbusinesspeoplecongresspeopletepalpeepulcraftspeoplecreeple

Related words

laityclergylaypersonlaymencanonisttheologicalevangelicalpriests

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "laypeople"?▾

"Laypeople" has 3 syllables: layp · eopl · e.

What does "laypeople" mean?▾

Laypeople: A person who is not a cleric.

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