How to Pronounce Lawyer

To pronounce "lawyer", say LAWY-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈlɔɪ.ə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈlɔɪ.ə(ɹ)/

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💡 Tip for remembering “lawyer”

"lawyer" has 2 syllables: lawy-er. It rhymes with foyer and destroyer, if that helps it stick.

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

What does lawyer mean?

noun

  1. A professional person qualified (as by a law degree or bar exam) and authorized to practice law, i.e. represent parties in lawsuits or trials and give legal advice.

    “A lawyer's time and advice are his stock in trade. - aphorism often credited to Abraham Lincoln, but without attestation”

  2. (by extension) A legal layman who argues points of law.

verb

  1. To practice law.
  2. To perform, or attempt to perform, the work of a lawyer.

Synonyms

advocateattorneycounselor

Words that rhyme with lawyer

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

foyerdestroyeroyertoyerhoyeremployersawyerboiarmultiemployerloyerbloyer

Related words

attorneynotaryattorney-at-lawbarristerprosecutorombudsmanlitigatorjurist

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lawyer"?▾

"Lawyer" has 2 syllables: lawy · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "lawyer"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lawyer" is /ˈlɔɪ.ə(ɹ)/.

What does "lawyer" mean?▾

Lawyer: A professional person qualified (as by a law degree or bar exam) and authorized to practice law, i.e. represent parties in lawsuits or trials and give legal advice.

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