How to Pronounce Lays

To pronounce "lays", say LAYS — one syllable, IPA /leɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/leɪz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “lays”

"lays" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with gaze and malaise, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: lase, lais, leis, leys — easy to mix up when writing.

What does lays mean?

noun

  1. Arrangement or relationship; layout.

    “the lay of the land”

  2. A share of the profits in a business.

verb

  1. To place down in a position of rest, or in a horizontal position.

    “A shower of rain lays the dust.”

  2. To cause to subside or abate.

noun

  1. A lake.

Synonyms

ascribeattributebecalmsettle downlie bylie withsleep with

Words that rhyme with lays

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gazemalaisehazeblazedazeblaseappraiseablazeraisegrazepraisecraze

Related words

setreposeputpositionplaceprofanenonprofessionallaic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lays"?▾

"Lays" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "lays"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lays" is /leɪz/.

What does "lays" mean?▾

Lays: Arrangement or relationship; layout.

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