How to pronounce lawk
Say it like LAWK. Lawk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LAWK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lawk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAWKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of lawk
American and British speakers say lawk in essentially the same way: /lɔk/ in the US and /lɔːk/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAWK.
What does lawk mean?
- Alternative form of lawks.
Words that rhyme with lawk
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lawk.
Questions about saying lawk
How do you pronounce lawk?
Say LAWK. The American pronunciation is /lɔk/. In British English it is /lɔːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lawk?
Lawk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LAWK.
Do Americans and Brits say lawk the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lɔk/ and the British form is /lɔːk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.