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layer

How many syllables in layer?

  2 syllables

Divide layer into syllables:   lay-er
Stressed syllable in layer:   lay-er
How to pronounce layer:   ley-er
How to say layer:

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Synonyms for layer


1 syllable
  • bank
  • crust
  • lode
  • scab
  • sheet
  • tier
  • bed
  • film
  • ply
  • seam
  • shelf
2 syllables
  • cocoon
  • stratum
  • mantle
  • veneer
3 syllables
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What rhymes with layer

2 syllables
  • bayer
  • gayer
  • grayers
  • Mayer
  • payer
  • prayer
  • sauter
  • slayer
  • sprayer
  • stayers
  • strayers
  • Thayer
  • brayer
  • grayer
  • hayer
  • mayor
  • player
  • preyer
  • sayer
  • slayers
  • stayer
  • strayer
  • swayer
3 syllables
4 syllables
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