How to pronounce lawsuit
lawsuit
/ˈlɔːsuːt/
2 syllables, stress on the first
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Lawsuit, sound by sound
| /l/as in look | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides. |
| /ɔː/as in thought | A long, open “aw” with rounded lips. Do not finish it with “oo”. |
| /s/as in see | Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air. |
| /uː/as in food | A long “oo” with rounded lips. |
| /t/as in ten | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air. |
In a sentence
I would prefer any alternative to a lawsuit.
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce lawsuit?
Lawsuit is pronounced /ˈlɔːsuːt/ in American English.
How many syllables are in lawsuit?
Lawsuit has 2 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in lawsuit?
The first syllable: /ˈlɔːsuːt/.