How to Pronounce "lay on"
expression
ˈɫeɪ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
LAY-awn, LAY-ahn
lˈeɪ/ /ˈɒn
LAY-on
Definition
To provide or organize something, usually in a social or official situation; also, to exaggerate or use flattery heavily.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫeɪ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
lˈeɪ/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAY-awn, LAY-ahn
UK
LAY-on
Listen in Context
They laid on extra buses for the festival.
The hotel laid on a big breakfast for the guests.
He laid on the compliments at the meeting.
They really laid on the hospitality at the party last night.