About "law"
How to Split "law" into Syllables
The word law is divided into 1 syllables: law. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- law — 1st syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of law:
- IPA: /lɔː/
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📖 Definitions
- law (countable and uncountable, plural laws)
- The body of such rules that pertain to a particular topic.
📚 Word Origin & History
From Middle English lawe, laȝe, from Old English lagu (“law”), borrowed from Old Norse lǫg (“law”, literally “things laid down or firmly established”), originally the plural of lag (“layer, stratum, a laying in order, measure, stroke”), from Proto-Germanic *lagą (“that which is laid down”), from Proto-Indo-European *legʰ- (“to lie”). Cognate with Scots law (“law”), Icelandic lög (“things laid down, law”), Faroese lóg (“law”), Norwegian lov (“law”), S...
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- Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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- Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness
📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare law with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| law | 1 | law |
| Louella | 2 | louel-la |
| Lila | 2 | li-la |
| Lyell | 1 | lyell |
| Lao | 1 | lao |
🔗 Related Words
Explore syllable divisions of words related to law:
lawn, lawful, lawman, lawmen, Lawson, lawyer, Lawanda, lawless.