How many syllables in "laymen"?

"laymen" has 2 sílabas (lay - men).

How to divide "laymen"?

"laymen" divides into 2 parts: lay · men.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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2 Sílabas

"laymen": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:lay·men

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LAY-men(lay · men)● ○

Stress in "laymen" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈleɪ.mɛn⁄

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How many syllables in "laymen"?: "laymen" has 2 sílabas (lay - men).
How to divide "laymen"?: "laymen" divides into 2 parts: lay · men.
Where is the stress in "laymen"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "laymen"?: Say each syllable slowly (lay... men) and listen on SayItVid.