layoff
LAY-AWF
layawf
/ˈleɪˌɔf/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “layoff” is spelled “layawf”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | l | ay | aw | f |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /l/ | /eɪ/ | /ɔ/ | /f/ |
English writes “layoff” with
6 letters for 4 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“layawf” — 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 “layoff”
offtakeoffpayofftroughkickoffturnoffstandoffliftoffblastoffplayoff
“layoff” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “layoff”?
“layoff” is pronounced LAY-AWF — IPA /ˈleɪˌɔf/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “layawf”.
How many syllables are in “layoff”?
“layoff” has 2 syllables: LAY-AWF (the capitalized syllable is stressed).