How to pronounce lawlessness
Say it like LAW-luh-snus. Lawlessness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAW).
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- LAW
- luh
- snus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lawlessness 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.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- snusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lawlessness
American and British speakers say lawlessness in essentially the same way: /ˈlɔləsnəs/ in the US and /ˈlɔːləsnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAW-luh-snus.
What does lawlessness mean?
- A lack of law; a lack of law and order; anarchy.
- Defiance of the law; outlawry, exorbitant levels of crime.
Where does lawlessness come from?
From lawless + -ness.
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Questions about saying lawlessness
How do you pronounce lawlessness?
Say LAW-luh-snus. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɔləsnəs/. In British English it is /ˈlɔːləsnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lawlessness?
Lawlessness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAW). Broken into parts: LAW · luh · snus.
Do Americans and Brits say lawlessness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɔləsnəs/ and the British form is /ˈlɔːləsnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.