How to pronounce extralegal
Say it like ek-struh-LEE-gul. Extralegal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEE).
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- ek
- struh
- LEE
- gul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Extralegal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- struhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 extralegal
American and British speakers say extralegal in essentially the same way: /ˌɛkstrəˈliɡəl/ in the US and /ˌɛkstrəˈliːɡəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ek-struh-LEE-gul.
What does extralegal mean?
- Occurring outside the law; not governed by law; lawless.
Where does extralegal come from?
From extra- + legal.
Words that rhyme with extralegal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of extralegal.
Questions about saying extralegal
How do you pronounce extralegal?
Say ek-struh-LEE-gul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛkstrəˈliɡəl/. In British English it is /ˌɛkstrəˈliːɡəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in extralegal?
Extralegal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEE). Broken into parts: ek · struh · LEE · gul.
Do Americans and Brits say extralegal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛkstrəˈliɡəl/ and the British form is /ˌɛkstrəˈliːɡəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.