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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable law
  • 6 letters
Syllables
law-yer: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: LAW-yer.
Pronunciation
/ˈlɔjɚ/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as law-yer.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide lawyer into syllables?

lawyer divides as law-yer. law-yer: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in lawyer?

Lawyer has 2 syllables (law-yer).

Which syllable is stressed in lawyer?

The stressed syllable in lawyer is law. The 1st syllable is stressed: LAW-yer.

How do you pronounce lawyer?

/ˈlɔjɚ/ in American English.