How to pronounce lawgiver
Say it like LAW-ghiv-er. Lawgiver has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAW).
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- LAW
- ghiv
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lawgiver 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.
- ghivGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of lawgiver
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LAW-ghiv-uh.
What does lawgiver mean?
- One who provides laws to a society.
- Any lawmaker.
Where does lawgiver come from?
From Middle English lawe ȝivere, lawe-ȝivere, law ȝevar; equivalent to law + giver.
Questions about saying lawgiver
How do you pronounce lawgiver?
Say LAW-ghiv-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɔˌɡɪvɚ/. In British English it is /ˈlɔːˌɡɪvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lawgiver?
Lawgiver has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAW). Broken into parts: LAW · ghiv · er.
Is lawgiver 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 /ˈlɔːˌɡɪvə/ (LAW-ghiv-uh).