How to pronounce Lawton
Say it like LAW-tun. Lawton has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAW).
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US American/ˈlɔtən/LAW-tun
UK British/ˈlɔːtən/LAW-tun
- LAW
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lawton 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.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Lawton
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: LAW-tun.
What does Lawton mean?
noun
- a town in southwest Oklahoma
Questions about saying Lawton
How do you pronounce Lawton?
Say LAW-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɔtən/. In British English it is /ˈlɔːtən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Lawton?
Lawton has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAW). Broken into parts: LAW · tun.
Is Lawton pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈlɔːtən/ (LAW-tun).