layperson
lay-PER-sin
laypersin
/leɪˈpɝsɪn/ · 3 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “layperson” is spelled “laypersin”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | l | ay | p | er | s | i | n |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /l/ | /eɪ/ | /p/ | /ɝ/ | /s/ | /ɪ/ | /n/ |
English writes “layperson” with
9 letters for 7 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“laypersin” — 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 “layperson”
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“layperson” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “layperson”?
“layperson” is pronounced lay-PER-sin — IPA /leɪˈpɝsɪn/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “laypersin”.
How many syllables are in “layperson”?
“layperson” has 3 syllables: lay-PER-sin (the capitalized syllable is stressed).