layer
LAY-er
layer
/ˈleɪɝ/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “layer” is spelled “layer”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | l | ay | er |
|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /l/ | /eɪ/ | /ɝ/ |
English writes “layer” with
5 letters for 3 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“layer” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “layer”
playermayorslayerconveyorballplayertaxpayersayergayersurveyorbricklayer
“layer” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “layer”?
“layer” is pronounced LAY-er — IPA /ˈleɪɝ/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “layer”.
How many syllables are in “layer”?
“layer” has 2 syllables: LAY-er (the capitalized syllable is stressed).