How to pronounce illegibly
Say it like ih-LEJ-ih-blee. Illegibly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEJ).
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- ih
- LEJ
- ih
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Illegibly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LEJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of illegibly
American and British speakers say illegibly in essentially the same way: /ɪˈlɛdʒɪbli/ in the US and /ɪˈlɛdʒɪbli/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-LEJ-ih-blee.
What does illegibly mean?
- In a manner that produces illegible results.“The doctor illegibly scrawled his signature: if it weren't on his letterhead, no-one would know who had written it.”
Where does illegibly come from?
From illegible + -ly.
Questions about saying illegibly
How do you pronounce illegibly?
Say ih-LEJ-ih-blee. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈlɛdʒɪbli/. In British English it is /ɪˈlɛdʒɪbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in illegibly?
Illegibly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEJ). Broken into parts: ih · LEJ · ih · blee.
Do Americans and Brits say illegibly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈlɛdʒɪbli/ and the British form is /ɪˈlɛdʒɪbli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.