How to Pronounce Outlaw

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

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Syllables

6

Letters

OUTL-aw

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💡 Tip for remembering “outlaw”

"outlaw" has 2 syllables: outl-aw. It rhymes with guffaw and draw, if that helps it stick.

What does outlaw mean?

noun

  1. A fugitive from the law.
  2. (history) A criminal who is excluded from normal legal rights; one who can be killed at will without legal penalty.

verb

  1. To declare illegal.
  2. To place a ban upon.

Synonyms

banditwolfsheadabsconderfugitiveanti-herodeviant

Words that rhyme with outlaw

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

guffawdrawwithdrawrawflawclawchutzpahlawpawblahjawgnaw

Related words

criminalillegalizefelonillegalmalefactorcriminalizeunlawfulillicit

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "outlaw"?▾

"Outlaw" has 2 syllables: outl · aw.

What does "outlaw" mean?▾

Outlaw: A fugitive from the law.

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