To pronounce "lawrence", say LAWR-enc-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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LAWR-enc-e
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"lawrence" has 3 syllables: lawr-enc-e. It rhymes with abhorrence and florence, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: laurance, laurence, lawrance, lorance — easy to mix up when writing.
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"Lawrence" has 3 syllables: lawr · enc · e.
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