layoffs
LAY-AWFS
layawfs
/ˈleɪˌɔfs/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “layoffs” is spelled “layawfs”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | l | ay | aw | f | s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /l/ | /eɪ/ | /ɔ/ | /f/ | /s/ |
English writes “layoffs” with
7 letters for 5 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“layawfs” — 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 “layoffs”
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“layoffs” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “layoffs”?
“layoffs” is pronounced LAY-AWFS — IPA /ˈleɪˌɔfs/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “layawfs”.
How many syllables are in “layoffs”?
“layoffs” has 2 syllables: LAY-AWFS (the capitalized syllable is stressed).