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How to pronounce “layman

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Pronunciation guide for layman

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of layman with real speech in context.
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8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Stressed? “Just Relax” Isn't the Answerlayman's terms, it's adultting, right?
Definition summary
Layperson, someone who is not an ordained cleric or member of the clergy.

Example 1 of 8

How to pronounce layman

Stressed? “Just Relax” Isn't the Answer

layman's terms, it's adultting, right?

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “layman

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • Layperson, someone who is not an ordained cleric or member of the clergy.
  • (by extension) Someone who is not a professional in a given field.
  • A common person.
  • A person who is untrained or lacks knowledge of a subject.
  • Lay-sister or lay-brother, person received into a convent of monks, following the vows, but not being member of the order.

Practice Nearby Words

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Similar Sounds

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