How to pronounce bylaw
Say it like BY-law. Bylaw has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY).
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- BY
- law
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bylaw pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- lawKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of bylaw
American and British speakers say bylaw in essentially the same way: /ˈbaɪlɔ/ in the US and /ˈbaɪlɔː/ in the UK.
British respelling: BY-law.
What does bylaw mean?
- A local custom or law of a settlement or district.
- A rule made by a local authority to regulate its own affairs.
- A numbered provision within such kind of legislation.
Where does bylaw come from?
From Middle English bylawe, bilawe, partly from Old English bīlage (“bylaw”) and partly from a variant of Middle English byrelawe, birlawe, from Old Norse býjar (“town's; settlement's”) + lǫg (“laws; jurisdiction”).
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Questions about saying bylaw
How do you pronounce bylaw?
Say BY-law. The American pronunciation is /ˈbaɪlɔ/. In British English it is /ˈbaɪlɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bylaw?
Bylaw has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY). Broken into parts: BY · law.
Do Americans and Brits say bylaw the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbaɪlɔ/ and the British form is /ˈbaɪlɔː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.