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Vowel Minimal Pair

Comment prononcer law vs low

Contraste phonétique clé

‘Law’ (⁄lɔː⁄) has open rounded ⁄ɔː⁄; ‘low’ (⁄loʊ⁄) is a closing diphthong gliding towards ⁄ʊ⁄.

Contraste : Monophthong ⁄ɔː⁄ vs diphthong ⁄oʊ⁄

law

⁄lɔː⁄

Syllabes

LAW

Définition :

The body of binding rules and regulations, customs, and standards established in a community by its legislative and judicial authorities.

“Not unnaturally, "Auntie" took this communication in bad part.[…]Next day she[…]tried to recover her ward by the hair of the head. Then, thwarted, the wretched creature went to the police for help; she was versed in the law, and perhaps had spared no pains to keep on good terms with the local constabulary.”

low

⁄loʊ⁄

Syllabes

LOW

Définition :

Situated close to, or even below, the ground or another normal reference plane; not high or lofty.

“standing on low ground”

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Questions fréquentes : law vs low

Quelle est la différence de prononciation entre "law" et "low" ?

‘Law’ (⁄lɔː⁄) has open rounded ⁄ɔː⁄; ‘low’ (⁄loʊ⁄) is a closing diphthong gliding towards ⁄ʊ⁄.

Où se place l'accent tonique dans "law" vs "low" ?

"law" compte 1 syllabe(s) (law) avec accent sur "LAW". "low" compte 1 syllabe(s) (low) avec accent sur "LOW".

Pourquoi les apprenants confondent-ils souvent "law" et "low" ?

La confusion provient souvent de la grande proximité sonore : Monophthong ⁄ɔː⁄ vs diphthong ⁄oʊ⁄. En anglais oral rapide, le contexte et la durée des voyelles sont essentiels.

Quels sont des exemples de phrases pour "law" et "low" ?

Exemple pour "law" : "Not unnaturally, "Auntie" took this communication in bad part.[…]Next day she[…]tried to recover her ward by the hair of the head. Then, thwarted, the wretched creature went to the police for help; she was versed in the law, and perhaps had spared no pains to keep on good terms with the local constabulary." Exemple pour "low" : "standing on low ground"