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How to pronounce lawyer
/ˈlɔɪə/ British English
LOY·ə
2 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the first one.
✗ Many people say
LAW·yer
✓ Say
LOY·ə
My tip
It sounds like loy + ə: LOY-ə.
In a sentence
She wants to be a lawyer.
Now you say it
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Questions
How do you pronounce lawyer?
In British English, lawyer is pronounced /ˈlɔɪə/. Say it like this: LOY-ə. It sounds like loy + ə: LOY-ə.
How many syllables are in lawyer?
When you say it, lawyer has 2 syllables: LOY-ə. The strong beat is the first one, LOY.
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