How to pronounce lawcode
Say it like LAW-kohd. Lawcode has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAW).
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US American/ˈlɔˌkoʊd/LAW-kohd
UK British/ˈlɔːˌkəʊd/LAW-kohd
- LAW
- kohd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lawcode 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.
- kohdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of lawcode
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LAW-kohd.
What does lawcode mean?
noun
- A body of law that is sanctioned by legislation.
Where does lawcode come from?
From law + code.
Questions about saying lawcode
How do you pronounce lawcode?
Say LAW-kohd. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɔˌkoʊd/. In British English it is /ˈlɔːˌkəʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lawcode?
Lawcode has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAW). Broken into parts: LAW · kohd.
Is lawcode pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈlɔːˌkəʊd/ (LAW-kohd).