How to pronounce lege
Say it like LEJ. Lege is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LEJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lege pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of lege
American and British speakers say lege in essentially the same way: /lɛdʒ/ in the US and /lɛdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEJ.
What does lege mean?
- A legend; colloquially used to describe a person who is held in high regard.
Where does lege come from?
Clipping of legend.
Words that rhyme with lege
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Words that sound like lege
Questions about saying lege
How do you pronounce lege?
Say LEJ. The American pronunciation is /lɛdʒ/. In British English it is /lɛdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lege?
Lege is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LEJ.
Do Americans and Brits say lege the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lɛdʒ/ and the British form is /lɛdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as lege?
Lege sounds the same as ledge in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.