How to pronounce legatee
Say it like leg-uh-TEE. Legatee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEE).
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- leg
- uh
- TEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Legatee pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- legGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of legatee
American and British speakers say legatee in essentially the same way: /ˌlɛɡəˈti/ in the US and /ˌlɛɡəˈtiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: leg-uh-TEE.
What does legatee mean?
- One who receives a legacy (inheritance).
Where does legatee come from?
From legate + -ee.
Words that rhyme with legatee
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of legatee.
Questions about saying legatee
How do you pronounce legatee?
Say leg-uh-TEE. The American pronunciation is /ˌlɛɡəˈti/. In British English it is /ˌlɛɡəˈtiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in legatee?
Legatee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEE). Broken into parts: leg · uh · TEE.
Do Americans and Brits say legatee the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌlɛɡəˈti/ and the British form is /ˌlɛɡəˈtiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.