How to Pronounce "lay eggs"
expression
ˈɫeɪ/ /ˈɛɡz
LAY EGZ
lˈeɪ/ /ˈɛɡz
LAY EGZ
Definition
When a female animal, usually a bird or reptile, produces and releases eggs from its body as part of reproduction.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫeɪ/ /ˈɛɡz
British English
lˈeɪ/ /ˈɛɡz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAY EGZ
UK
LAY EGZ
Listen in Context
Hens lay eggs every day on the farm.
Turtles lay eggs on the beach.
Some fish lay eggs in the river.
If you want fresh eggs, you need chickens that lay eggs regularly.