How to pronounce legacy
Say it like LEG-uh-see. Legacy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEG).
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- LEG
- uh
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Legacy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of legacy
American and British speakers say legacy in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛɡəsi/ in the US and /ˈlɛɡəsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEG-uh-see.
What does legacy mean?
- (law) a gift of personal property by will
Where does legacy come from?
The boardgame sense was coined by game designer Rob Daviau in 2011 with the game Risk Legacy.
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Questions about saying legacy
How do you pronounce legacy?
Say LEG-uh-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛɡəsi/. In British English it is /ˈlɛɡəsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in legacy?
Legacy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEG). Broken into parts: LEG · uh · see.
Do Americans and Brits say legacy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɛɡəsi/ and the British form is /ˈlɛɡəsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.