lawful

/ˈlɔːfəl/

Syllables law·ful

Stress LAW-ful

Phonics Breakdown

law

/lɔː/

au/aw long

ful

/fəl/

schwa

Meaning

allowed or recognized by law; legal

Sound Reference

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law=/lɔː/ (law) + ful=/fəl/ (helpful)

Example

It is lawful to park your car here.