How to pronounce lawmaking
Say it like LAW-may-king. Lawmaking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAW).
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US American/ˈlɔˌmeɪkɪŋ/LAW-may-king
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- LAW
- may
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lawmaking 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.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does lawmaking mean?
noun
- The process of passing or enacting laws; legislation.
Where does lawmaking come from?
From law + making.
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Questions about saying lawmaking
How do you pronounce lawmaking?
Say LAW-may-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɔˌmeɪkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lawmaking?
Lawmaking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAW). Broken into parts: LAW · may · king.