How to Pronounce "lawmakers"
word
ˈɫɔˌmeɪkɝz
LAW-may-kerz
lˈɔːmeɪkəz
LAW-may-kuz
Definition
People who have the official job of making or passing laws, usually as members of a parliament, congress, or other legislative body.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɔˌmeɪkɝz
British English
lˈɔːmeɪkəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAW-may-kerz
UK
LAW-may-kuz
Listen in Context
The lawmakers met to discuss new education policies.
Many lawmakers support the new law.
The country has over 200 lawmakers in parliament.
Several lawmakers walked out in protest during the vote.