How do you pronounce "layman"?

In American English: /ˈleɪmən/ (LAYM-uhn). In British English: /lˈeɪmən/ (L-aym). In Canadian English: /ˈleɪmən/ (LAYM-uhn). In Australian English: /lˈeɪmən/ (L-aym).

Is "layman" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈleɪmən/ (LAYM-uhn), while in British English it's /lˈeɪmən/ (L-aym).

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layman

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/ˈleɪmən/

LAYM-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

leɪmlay·ənman

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