How to pronounce alegal
Say it like ay-LEE-gul. Alegal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE).
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- ay
- LEE
- gul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alegal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- gulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of alegal
American and British speakers say alegal in essentially the same way: /eɪˈliɡəl/ in the US and /eɪˈliːɡəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ay-LEE-gul.
What does alegal mean?
- Not within the framework or concept of the law; unrelated to concerns of legality.
Where does alegal come from?
From a- + legal.
Words that rhyme with alegal
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Questions about saying alegal
How do you pronounce alegal?
Say ay-LEE-gul. The American pronunciation is /eɪˈliɡəl/. In British English it is /eɪˈliːɡəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alegal?
Alegal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE). Broken into parts: ay · LEE · gul.
Do Americans and Brits say alegal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /eɪˈliɡəl/ and the British form is /eɪˈliːɡəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.