How to Pronounce Lawless

To pronounce "lawless", say LAWL-ess — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

LAWL-ess

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💡 Tip for remembering “lawless”

"lawless" has 2 syllables: lawl-ess. It rhymes with solace and flawless, if that helps it stick.

What does lawless mean?

adjective

  1. Not governed by any law.
  2. Prohibited by law; unlawful, illegal.

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Words that rhyme with lawless

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

solaceflawlessawelessmolluscawlessgallousjawlessclawlessmolluscsmolassefollisscolices

Related words

unlawfuluncontrolledoutlawopenanarchicanarchicalwide-openanarchy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lawless"?▾

"Lawless" has 2 syllables: lawl · ess.

What does "lawless" mean?▾

Lawless: Not governed by any law.

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