How to Pronounce "law"
word
/ˈɫɑ/, /ˈɫɔ/
lah, law
/lˈɔː/
law
Definition
A law is an official rule made by a government or authority that tells people what they can or cannot do. It can also refer to a general principle that always works in nature or science.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɫɑ/, /ˈɫɔ/
British English
/lˈɔː/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
lah, law
UK
law
Listen in Context
You must obey the law.
The law says you can't park here.
She studies law at university.
Breaking the law can have serious consequences.