How to pronounce legged
Say it like LEG-ud. Legged has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEG).
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- LEG
- ud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Legged 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.
- udKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of legged
American and British speakers say legged in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛɡəd/ in the US and /ˈlɛɡəd/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEG-ud.
What does legged mean?
- having legs of a specified kind or number“four-legged animals”“a peg-legged man”
Where does legged come from?
From Middle English legged, leggyd, equivalent to leg (“noun”) + -ed.
Questions about saying legged
How do you pronounce legged?
Say LEG-ud. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛɡəd/. In British English it is /ˈlɛɡəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in legged?
Legged has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEG). Broken into parts: LEG · ud.
Do Americans and Brits say legged the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɛɡəd/ and the British form is /ˈlɛɡəd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.