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lawyer
Definition:
(nou) a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈlɔːjə
Examples:
The privilege is that of the client and not that of the lawyer.
The lawyer is chartered by the court.
The lawyer was with the Clerk of the Court.
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Common mistakes of lawyer pronunciation
- Mispronouncing the initial sound: Some people say "lawyer" starting with an "l" sound, but it should begin with "l" as in "love." IPA: /ˈlɔː.jər/ (UK), /ˈlɔː.jɚ/ (US). Tip: Focus on the "l" sound clearly at the beginning.
- Skipping the second syllable: Many tend to pronounce "lawyer" as a single syllable, missing the "yer" part. This can lead to confusion. IPA: /ˈlɔː.jər/ (UK), /ˈlɔː.jɚ/ (US). Tip: Emphasize both syllables when speaking.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some might use an "o" sound in "lawyer," pronouncing it like "loyer." This is incorrect. IPA: /ˈlɔː.jər/ (UK), /ˈlɔː.jɚ/ (US). Tip: Practice saying "law" first to get the correct vowel sound.
- Adding an extra syllable: Some may mistakenly say "lawyer" with three syllables, like "law-yer." This is not standard. IPA: /ˈlɔː.jər/ (UK), /ˈlɔː.jɚ/ (US). Tip: Remember it has just two syllables for clarity.
- Misplacing the stress: Incorrectly stressing the second syllable can lead to miscommunication. The primary stress is on the first syllable. IPA: /ˈlɔː.jər/ (UK), /ˈlɔː.jɚ/ (US). Tip: Practice saying "law" with emphasis to get the stress right.