How to pronounce lawson
Say it like LAW-sun. Lawson has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAW).
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- LAW
- sun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lawson 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.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lawson
American and British speakers say lawson in essentially the same way: /ˈlɔsən/ in the US and /ˈlɒsən/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOS-un.
What does lawson mean?
- a chemical and dye found in henna (Lawsonia inermis)
Questions about saying lawson
How do you pronounce lawson?
Say LAW-sun. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɔsən/. In British English it is /ˈlɒsən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lawson?
Lawson has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAW). Broken into parts: LAW · sun.
Do Americans and Brits say lawson the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɔsən/ and the British form is /ˈlɒsən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.