How to Pronounce "layman"
word
ˈɫeɪmən
LAY-muhn
lˈeɪmən
LAY-muhn
Definition
A layman is a person who is not an expert or professional in a particular field, especially in technical or specialized areas.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫeɪmən
British English
lˈeɪmən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAY-muhn
UK
LAY-muhn
Listen in Context
She explained the process so any layman could understand.
To a layman, this explanation might be confusing.
The doctor avoided medical jargon when speaking to a layman.
I’m a layman when it comes to computers—I barely know how to use one.