To pronounce "by-law", say BYLAW — one syllable, IPA /ˈbaɪ.lɔː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
by-law
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/ˈbaɪ.lɔː/
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"by-law" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with bye-law, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: bye-law — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"By-law" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "by-law" is /ˈbaɪ.lɔː/.
By-law: A local custom or law of a settlement or district.
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