How to pronounce leggett
Say it like LEG-it. Leggett has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEG).
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- LEG
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leggett 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.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of leggett
American and British speakers say leggett in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛɡɪt/ in the US and /ˈlɛɡɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEG-it.
What does leggett mean?
- A flat-headed paddle tool used to dress the outside of a thatched roof.
Questions about saying leggett
How do you pronounce leggett?
Say LEG-it. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛɡɪt/. In British English it is /ˈlɛɡɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leggett?
Leggett has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEG). Broken into parts: LEG · it.
Do Americans and Brits say leggett the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɛɡɪt/ and the British form is /ˈlɛɡɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.