How to pronounce lawbreaker
Say it like LAW-bray-ker. Lawbreaker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAW).
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- LAW
- bray
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lawbreaker pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- brayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of lawbreaker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LAW-bray-kuh.
What does lawbreaker mean?
- One who breaks (violates) the law, a criminal.
Where does lawbreaker come from?
From Middle English lawbreker, lawe brekare; equivalent to law + breaker.
Questions about saying lawbreaker
How do you pronounce lawbreaker?
Say LAW-bray-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɔbreɪkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈlɔːbreɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lawbreaker?
Lawbreaker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAW). Broken into parts: LAW · bray · ker.
Is lawbreaker pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈlɔːbreɪkə/ (LAW-bray-kuh).