lawyer

/ˈlɔɪər/

Syllables law·yer

Stress LAW-yer

Phonics Breakdown

law

/lɔɪ/

aw sound

yer

/jər/

r控元音

Meaning

a person who is trained and licensed to practice law

Sound Reference

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law=/lɔɪ/(boy) + er=/ər/(teacher)

Example

She consulted a lawyer about the contract.