How to Pronounce "lay down"
expression
ˈɫeɪ/ /ˈdaʊn
LAY-down
lˈeɪ/ /dˈaʊn
LAY-down
Definition
To recline or put your body flat on a surface, usually to rest; it also means to put something down carefully, or to officially set a rule, law, or principle.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫeɪ/ /ˈdaʊn
British English
lˈeɪ/ /dˈaʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAY-down
UK
LAY-down
Listen in Context
Please lay down your pencil when you finish the test.
It's good to lay down for a few minutes if you're tired.
The teacher will lay down the rules before we start.
After lunch, I usually lay down for a short nap.