How to pronounce lawfare
Say it like LAW-fair. Lawfare has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAW).
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- LAW
- fair
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lawfare 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.
- fairGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of lawfare
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LAW-fair.
What does lawfare mean?
- The bringing of legal proceedings against an opponent, often only to attack, harass, or intimidate.
Where does lawfare come from?
Blend of law + warfare.
Questions about saying lawfare
How do you pronounce lawfare?
Say LAW-fair. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɔˌfɛr/. In British English it is /ˈlɔːfɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lawfare?
Lawfare has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAW). Broken into parts: LAW · fair.
Is lawfare 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 /ˈlɔːfɛə/ (LAW-fair).