How to Pronounce "lay"
word
/ˈɫeɪ/
lay
/lˈeɪ/
lay
Definition
To put something down carefully in a particular place. It can also mean to place someone or something in a flat position, and for birds, to produce eggs.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɫeɪ/
British English
/lˈeɪ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
lay
UK
lay
Listen in Context
Please lay the book on the desk.
The hen lays one egg every morning.
She laid the baby on the bed.
Just lay your phone there and come help me.