How to pronounce lawmaker
Say it like LAW-may-ker. Lawmaker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAW).
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US American/ˈlɔˌmeɪkɚ/LAW-may-ker
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- LAW
- may
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lawmaker 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.
- mayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
What does lawmaker mean?
noun
- One who makes or enacts laws.
Where does lawmaker come from?
From Middle English lawemaker, lawe maker, equivalent to law + maker.
Questions about saying lawmaker
How do you pronounce lawmaker?
Say LAW-may-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɔˌmeɪkɚ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lawmaker?
Lawmaker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAW). Broken into parts: LAW · may · ker.