layer

/ˈleɪər/

Syllables lay·er

Stress LAY-er

Phonics Breakdown

lay

/leɪ/

long ai

er

/ər/

schwa

Meaning

a sheet or level of material placed over another

Sound Reference

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lay=/leɪ/(day) + er=/ər/(teacher)

Example

The cake has a layer of chocolate on top.