How To Pronounce Lawrence
Lawrence
In British English, Lawrence is pronounced /ˈlɒr.əns/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈlʷɒr.ə̃ns]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈlɔːr.əns/.
Lawrence has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Lawrence has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Oo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Questions About Lawrence
How do you pronounce Lawrence in British English?
In British English, Lawrence is pronounced /ˈlɒr.əns/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈlʷɒr.ə̃ns].
How do you pronounce Lawrence in American English?
In American English, Lawrence is pronounced /ˈlɔːr.əns/.
How many syllables are in Lawrence?
Lawrence has two syllables, /lɒr/ + /əns/.
Where is the stress in Lawrence?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /lɒr/.
Do British and American English pronounce Lawrence the same way?
No. British English has /ˈlɒr.əns/ and American English has /ˈlɔːr.əns/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oo
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