How to Pronounce "layperson"
word
ɫeɪˈpɝsɪn
LAY-per-sin
lˈeɪpəsən
LAY-puh-sun
Definition
A layperson is someone who is not a professional or expert in a particular field; an ordinary person without special knowledge of a subject.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɫeɪˈpɝsɪn
British English
lˈeɪpəsən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAY-per-sin
UK
LAY-puh-sun
Listen in Context
The doctor explained the procedure to the layperson.
To a layperson, this law is very confusing.
A layperson may not understand all the technical terms.
I'm just a layperson, so could you put that in simpler terms?