English pronunciation · Words Starting with L
Law Pronunciation
Law is pronounced LAW, IPA /ˈlɑ/.
LAW
US /ˈlɑ/ · UK /ˈlɔː/
Syllables: LAW (1 syllable)
noun: A rule made by a government, or the whole system of such rules.
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Law in a Sentence
- The new law takes effect in April.
- She studied law at Edinburgh.
- Under British law the tenant must be given notice.
Common Mispronunciations of Law
Not LOR
There is no r in the word and none in the sound, even though British speakers may add a linking r before a following vowel, as in law and order.
Not LOH
Drop the jaw and keep the lips relaxed rather than rounded. Rounding gives low, a different word.
Tip: One open syllable that rhymes with saw and raw.
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