How to pronounce lawless
Say it like LAW-lus. Lawless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAW).
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- LAW
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lawless 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.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lawless
American and British speakers say lawless in essentially the same way: /ˈlɔləs/ in the US and /ˈlɔːləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAW-lus.
What does lawless mean?
- Not governed by any law.
- Prohibited by law; unlawful, illegal.
- Not restrained by the law or by discipline; disorderly, unruly.“On why leaving lawless places and leaving pseudovirtuous groups is loving such places and groups”
Where does lawless come from?
From Middle English laweles; equivalent to law + -less.
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Questions about saying lawless
How do you pronounce lawless?
Say LAW-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɔləs/. In British English it is /ˈlɔːləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lawless?
Lawless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAW). Broken into parts: LAW · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say lawless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɔləs/ and the British form is /ˈlɔːləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.