How to Pronounce "lay away"
expression
ˈɫeɪ/ /əˈweɪ
LAY-uh-WAY
lˈeɪ/ /ɐwˈeɪ
LAY-uh-WAY
Definition
To reserve an item in a store by paying part of the price now and the rest later, usually picking it up after all payments are made.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫeɪ/ /əˈweɪ
British English
lˈeɪ/ /ɐwˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAY-uh-WAY
UK
LAY-uh-WAY
Listen in Context
I decided to lay away the new bike until I can pay it off.
You can lay away toys for Christmas at this store.
They offered to lay away the dress for me until payday.
If you can't pay all at once, you can lay away bigger items and pick them up later.