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laurence

/ˈlɔɹəns/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.44 in modern English

Syllables
lau-rence
IPA
/ˈlɔɹəns/
10
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A male given name from Latin, feminine equivalent Lauren.

name

A surname originating as a patronymic.

noun

Synonym of lowrie.

Obsolete

Example Sentences

Etymology

From the name of a third century Roman martyr, Latin Laurentius, "a person from Laurentum", the place name possibly derived from laurus (“laurel”).

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈlɔɹəns/
  • British English: /ˈlɒ.ɹəns/

Usage

Inflected Forms

Laurences (plural) Lawrence (alternative)

Phrases

Laurence Harbor Laura and its variants

Frequently Paired Words

Lauren Laura Larry Laurie Lawrie Lol Lourie Loury

Synonyms

lowrie

Homonyms

lawrence

Rhymes With

lawrence florence torrance torrence abhorrence dorrance lawrance lowrance florance lorence lorance

Questions

How do you pronounce laurence?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈlɔɹəns/.
What does laurence mean?
A male given name from Latin, feminine equivalent Lauren.
Where does laurence come from?
From the name of a third century Roman martyr, Latin Laurentius, "a person from Laurentum", the place name possibly derived from laurus (“laurel”).

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