How to pronounce Lawrence
Say it like LOR-uns. Lawrence has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOR).
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- LOR
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lawrence pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- unsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Lawrence
American and British speakers say Lawrence in essentially the same way: /ˈlɔrəns/ in the US and /ˈlɒrəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOR-uns.
What does Lawrence mean?
- Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)
- Welsh soldier who from 1916 to 1918 organized the Arab revolt against the Turks; he later wrote an account of his adventures (1888-1935)
- English portrait painter remembered for the series of portraits of the leaders of the alliance against Napoleon (1769-1830)
Questions about saying Lawrence
How do you pronounce Lawrence?
Say LOR-uns. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɔrəns/. In British English it is /ˈlɒrəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Lawrence?
Lawrence has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOR). Broken into parts: LOR · uns.
Do Americans and Brits say Lawrence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɔrəns/ and the British form is /ˈlɒrəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.