How to pronounce lawman
Say it like LAW-man. Lawman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAW).
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- LAW
- man
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lawman 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.
- manKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of lawman
American and British speakers say lawman in essentially the same way: /ˈlɔmæn/ in the US and /ˈlɔːmæn/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAW-man.
What does lawman mean?
- The presiding justice of the supreme court.
- A man of the law: a lawyer.
- An officer of the law: a law-enforcement officer.
Where does lawman come from?
From Middle English laweman, laȝaman (as a man's name, Laȝamon, Layamon), from Old English lahmann, borrowed from Old Norse lǫgmaðr.
Questions about saying lawman
How do you pronounce lawman?
Say LAW-man. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɔmæn/. In British English it is /ˈlɔːmæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lawman?
Lawman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAW). Broken into parts: LAW · man.
Do Americans and Brits say lawman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɔmæn/ and the British form is /ˈlɔːmæn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.