How to Pronounce Lawn

To pronounce "lawn", say LAWN — one syllable, IPA /lɔːn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/lɔːn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “lawn”

"lawn" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with paragon and liaison, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: laun — easy to mix up when writing.

What does lawn mean?

noun

  1. An open space between woods.
  2. Ground (generally in front of or around a house) covered with grass kept closely mown.

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Words that rhyme with lawn

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

paragonliaisonautomatonfawnlexiconphenomenondrawndenouementdonbygonepylonwithdrawn

Related words

fieldgrasslandmowersodturfgardeningpasturegarden

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lawn"?▾

"Lawn" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "lawn"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lawn" is /lɔːn/.

What does "lawn" mean?▾

Lawn: An open space between woods.

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