How to pronounce legends
Say it like LEJ-undz. Legends has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEJ).
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- LEJ
- undz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Legends 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.
- undzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of legends
American and British speakers say legends in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛdʒəndz/ in the US and /ˈlɛdʒəndz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEJ-undz.
What does legends mean?
- plural of legend How to pronounce legend
Questions about saying legends
How do you pronounce legends?
Say LEJ-undz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛdʒəndz/. In British English it is /ˈlɛdʒəndz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in legends?
Legends has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEJ). Broken into parts: LEJ · undz.
Do Americans and Brits say legends the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɛdʒəndz/ and the British form is /ˈlɛdʒəndz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.