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layer

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "layer" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables
5 characters
English (US)
2syllables

layer

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

layer is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, layer is hyphenated as:

Definitions oflayer

1noun
  • A single thickness of some material covering a surface.

    Example: "After the first coat of paint dried, he applied another layer."

  • A (usually) horizontal deposit; a stratum.

    Example: "I find seven-layer cake a bit too rich."

  • One of the items in a hierarchy.

    Example: "mired in layers of deceit"

  • (by analogy to a stack of transparencies) one in a stack of (initially transparent) drawing surfaces that comprise an image; used to keep elements of an image separate so that they can be modified independently from one another.
1verb
  • To cut or divide (something) into layers
  • To arrange (something) in layers.

    Example: "Layer the ribbons on top of one another to make an attractive pattern."

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