Layman has 2 syllables and the stress is on the first syllable.
| # | Sentence | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | That's a layman's idea. | |
| 2. | Much legal language is obscure to a layman. | |
| 3. | Here is another quote from Luis Fernando Verissimo: "Never be afraid of trying something new. Remember that a single layman constructed the ark, and a large group of professionals built the Titanic." |