How to pronounce outlawry
Say it like OWT-lor-ee. Outlawry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT).
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- OWT
- lor
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Outlawry pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OWTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- lorGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of outlawry
American and British speakers say outlawry in essentially the same way: /ˈaʊtˌlɔri/ in the US and /ˈaʊtlɔːri/ in the UK.
British respelling: OWT-law-ree.
What does outlawry mean?
- The state of being an outlaw; lawlessness.
Where does outlawry come from?
Inherited from Middle English outlawerie (equivalent to outlawe + -erie), after Anglo-Norman utlagarie /utlarie and Medieval Latin utlagaria, both from Old English utlagu + Latin -aria (suffix that forms abstract nouns from other nouns).
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Questions about saying outlawry
How do you pronounce outlawry?
Say OWT-lor-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊtˌlɔri/. In British English it is /ˈaʊtlɔːri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in outlawry?
Outlawry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OWT). Broken into parts: OWT · lor · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say outlawry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaʊtˌlɔri/ and the British form is /ˈaʊtlɔːri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.