Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

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What does -out-law mean?
Related through a nonmarital romantic relationship, through a platonic relationship or friendship or through a marriage that ended in divorce.
Where does -out-law come from?
By analogy to -in-law.

How to pronounce -out-law

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “-out-law”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “-out-law”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “-out-law” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.