To pronounce "unlawfully", say UNL-awf-ully — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"unlawfully" has 3 syllables: unl-awf-ully. It rhymes with awfully and offaly, if that helps it stick.
adverb
“The deceased was unlawfully killed during a riot.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Unlawfully" has 3 syllables: unl · awf · ully.
Unlawfully: In a manner not conforming to the law.
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