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law
Definition:
(nou) the collection of rules imposed by authority (nou) legal document setting forth rules governing a particular kind of activity (nou) a rule or body of rules of conduct inherent in human nature and essential to or binding upon human society (nou) a generalization that describes recurring facts or events in nature (nou) the branch of philosophy concerned with the law and the principles that lead courts to make the decisions they do (nou) the learned profession that is mastered by graduate study in a law school and that is responsible for the judicial system (nou) the force of policemen and officers
Phonetic Transcription:
lɔː
Examples:
The Chancery court was the common law court in equity.
Apprehension by the Ins was authorized by law.
It's the customary law legal system of the Somalis.
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Common mistakes of law pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Many learners pronounce "law" with a short vowel sound, like in "cat." The correct pronunciation uses a long vowel sound /lɔː/ (UK) or /lɔ/ (US). Tip: Focus on elongating the vowel to avoid confusion.
- Incorrect stress placement: Some people mistakenly emphasize the second syllable or misplace stress entirely. "Law" is a single syllable word with no secondary stress. Tip: Practice saying "law" clearly as one distinct sound.
- Confusing "law" with "low": Learners often mix up "law" and "low," leading to miscommunication. "Law" has a distinct /lɔː/ (UK) or /lɔ/ (US) sound, while "low" has a different vowel sound /loʊ/ (US) or /ləʊ/ (UK). Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the difference.
- Overemphasizing the "l": Some speakers may pronounce "law" with an exaggerated "l" sound, making it sound unnatural. The "l" in "law" should be pronounced softly. Tip: Relax your tongue when saying "law" to achieve a smoother sound.
- Ignoring regional variations: Different English-speaking regions may pronounce "law" slightly differently. For example, in some accents, the vowel sound may vary. Tip: Familiarize yourself with various pronunciations by listening to speakers from different regions.