How to pronounce lawbreaking
Say it like LAW-bray-king. Lawbreaking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAW).
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US American/ˈlɔˌbreɪkɪŋ/LAW-bray-king
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- LAW
- bray
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lawbreaking 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.
- brayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does lawbreaking mean?
adjective
- unlawful; illegal.“We have a place for lawbreaking citizens like you.”
- The commission of a criminal act, the violation or breaking of a law.“His lawbreaking ended only when he was hanged for it.”
Where does lawbreaking come from?
From law + breaking.
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Questions about saying lawbreaking
How do you pronounce lawbreaking?
Say LAW-bray-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɔˌbreɪkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lawbreaking?
Lawbreaking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAW). Broken into parts: LAW · bray · king.