Comment prononcer « lays » en anglais
leɪz
LAYZ
Accent tonique principal : LAYZ
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “lays”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
LAYZ
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
As a single-syllable word, "lays" receives full primary stress when spoken in isolation, though it may take a reduced weak form in connected speech when acting as a function word.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Single-syllable words like "lays" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech.
How Native Speakers Say It: Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "lays" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "lays" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "lays is" sounds like "lays-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "lays" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“lays the foundation. It's our idea that we can be something that we want to achieve. Self-concept drives us. It's”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“lays a certain foundation for corruption and aristocracy noted hugh williamson from north carolina quote the aristocratic complexion”— Harvard UniversityWatch clip
“lays an egg through its mouth.”— StanfordWatch clip
“lays a fair regime where disclosure is merely optional sometimes the law even”— YaleCoursesWatch clip
“lays her eggs in a fruit fly larva she also injects the virus into it with her Venom gland inside the larva the virus multiplies and spreads soon it”— SciShowWatch clip
“lays siege upon his castle.”— TED-EdWatch clip
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lays the foundation. It's our idea that we can be something that we want to achieve. Self-concept drives us. It's
Écouter en contexte: “lays”
1 304 extraitsThe Anglais word “lays” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as leɪz (phonetic respelling: LAYZ). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (LAYZ), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “lays” functions as a verb, noun, adjective and acts as an English heteronym where syllable stress shifts between noun (initial-syllable stress) and verb (second-syllable stress) usage. SayItVid indexes 1 304 authentic Anglais video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “lays” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks, Harvard University, Stanford.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @5:45
“to make it simply, self-efficacy lays the foundation. It's our idea that we can be something that we want to achieve. Self-concept drives us. It's we can be something that we want to”
- 🇺🇸 USHarvard UniversityClip #2 · @77:35
“as summarized by zachary rugman quote referring the appointment to the senate lays a certain foundation for corruption and aristocracy noted hugh williamson from north carolina quote the aristocratic complexion from north carolina quote the aristocratic complexion”
- 🇺🇸 USStanfordClip #3 · @36:38
“entering into the main stream system by telling her cruelly a child a chicken lays an egg through its mouth. It's a sort of act of social cruelty one child to another but it's also a statement here that this”
- 🇺🇸 USYaleCoursesClip #4 · @9:59
“legal choices about disclosure are not simply to mandate disclosure or to adopt lays a fair regime where disclosure is merely optional sometimes the law even prohibits prohibits disclosure or countenances”
- 🇺🇸 USSciShowClip #5 · @26:24
“be harmless for them fruit flies aren't so lucky though each time a female wasp lays her eggs in a fruit fly larva she also injects the virus into it with her Venom gland inside the larva the virus multiplies and spreads soon it Venom gland inside the larva the virus multiplies and spreads soon it”
Définition et signification: “lays”
- To place down in a position of rest, or in a horizontal position.
- To cause to subside or abate.
- Arrangement or relationship; layout.
- A share of the profits in a business.
- Not belonging to the clergy, but associated with them.
- Non-professional; not being a member of an organized institution.
Exemples de phrases en contexte (3)
- “to lay a book on the table; to lay a body in the grave”
- “The cloudes, as things affrayd, before him flye; / But all so soone as his outrageous powre / Is layd, they fiercely then begin to shoure […]”
- “lays the foundation. It's our idea that we can be something that we want to achieve. Self-concept drives us. It's”
Expressions et collocations courantes
Prononciation: “lays”
- Pronunciation:
- LAYZ
- Syllabes:
- LAYZ
- Written Hyphenation:
- lays
- Accent tonique principal :
- LAYZ
- IPA:
- leɪz
- Écouter en contexte
- lays
Mots qui riment avec “lays”
-eɪzMots au son identique (Homophones)
Son uniqueAucun homophone exact répertorié pour "lays" (⁄leɪz⁄).
Questions fréquentes sur « lays »
Comment prononcer « lays » en anglais ?
« lays » se prononce ⁄leɪz⁄ (LAYZ). Écoutez les extraits vidéo de locuteurs natifs ci-dessus pour l’entendre en situation réelle.
Où se trouve l’accent tonique dans « lays » ?
L’accent tonique principal dans « lays » se trouve sur « LAYZ ». Repérez bien cette syllabe accentuée dans les vidéos ci-dessus.
Que signifie « lays » ?
To place down in a position of rest, or in a horizontal position.
Comment écouter « lays » dans des phrases réelles ?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “lays”?
Single-syllable words like "lays" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech. Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "lays" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.