How to Pronounce Lawful

To pronounce "lawful", say LAWF-ul — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈlɔːfʊl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈlɔːfʊl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lawful”

"lawful" has 2 syllables: lawf-ul. It rhymes with awful and offal, if that helps it stick.

What does lawful mean?

noun

  1. A character having a lawful alignment.

adjective

  1. Conforming to, or recognised by the laws of society.

    “Lawful money is always a land asset and can only be issued by an actual land jurisdiction government — not a corporation.”

  2. Operating according to some law or fundamental principle.

Synonyms

justlegallegitimatelicit

Antonyms

nonlawfulunlawful

Words that rhyme with lawful

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

awfuloffalunlawfulfalafelhofulcofflewofulcauflecoffel

Related words

legitimatelegalrightfultrueobservantorderlyregularlaw-abiding

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lawful"?▾

"Lawful" has 2 syllables: lawf · ul.

What is the IPA transcription of "lawful"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lawful" is /ˈlɔːfʊl/.

What does "lawful" mean?▾

Lawful: A character having a lawful alignment.

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