How to pronounce lawyers
Say it like LAW-yerz. Lawyers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAW).
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- LAW
- yerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lawyers 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.
- yerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of lawyers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LAW-yuz.
Other ways to say lawyers
Lawyers also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- LOY-erz /ˈlɔɪɚz/
What does lawyers mean?
- plural of lawyer How to pronounce lawyer
- third-person singular simple present indicative of lawyer How to pronounce lawyer
Questions about saying lawyers
How do you pronounce lawyers?
Say LAW-yerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɔjɚz/. In British English it is /ˈlɔːjəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lawyers?
Lawyers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAW). Broken into parts: LAW · yerz.
Is lawyers pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈlɔːjəz/ (LAW-yuz).