How to Pronounce "unlawful"
word
un-LAW-fuhl
un-LAW-ful
Definition
Not allowed by law; something that is forbidden or illegal.
IPA Transcription
American English
ənˈɫɔfəɫ
British English
ʌnlˈɔːfəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
un-LAW-fuhl
UK
un-LAW-ful
Listen in Context
It is unlawful to steal from a store.
The police arrested him for unlawful activity.
Building on this land is unlawful.
They were charged with unlawful possession of a weapon.