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laws
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:
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Common mistakes of laws pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "laws" with a short "a" sound, like in "cat." Correct pronunciation uses a long "aw" sound, /lɔːz/ (UK) or /lɔz/ (US). Tip: Focus on elongating the vowel to match the correct sound.
- Ignoring the "s" sound: A common mistake is to drop the "s" at the end, pronouncing "laws" as "law." The correct pronunciation includes the voiced "s" sound, /z/. Tip: Practice saying "laws" clearly, ensuring the "s" is audible.
- Stressing the wrong syllable: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "law-s." The correct pronunciation stresses the first syllable, /ˈlɔːz/ (UK) or /ˈlɔz/ (US). Tip: Emphasize the initial sound to maintain proper stress.
- Confusing with "loss": Learners sometimes mix up "laws" with "loss," leading to incorrect pronunciation. "Loss" is pronounced /lɔs/ (US/UK), without the "z" sound. Tip: Distinguish by practicing the "z" in "laws" to avoid confusion.
- Overemphasizing the "l" sound: Some may pronounce "laws" with an exaggerated "l" sound, making it sound unnatural. The "l" should be clear but not overly pronounced. Tip: Keep the "l" soft and focus on the vowel and "s" sounds instead.