Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

-in-law

/ɪnˌlɔ/

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.45 in modern English

Syllables: -in-law
IPA: /ɪnˌlɔ/

8

Scrabble Score

5

Letters

3

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

suffix

Related through marriage.

Example Sentences

"cousin-in-law"

Etymology

Back-formation from mother-in-law, father-in-law, brother-in-law, etc., equivalent to in + law.

Phrases

in-law

Frequently Paired Words

in-law -out-law

Questions

How do you pronounce -in-law?: The recorded pronunciation is /ɪnˌlɔ/.
What does -in-law mean?: Related through marriage.
Where does -in-law come from?: Back-formation from mother-in-law, father-in-law, brother-in-law, etc., equivalent to in + law.

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