How to pronounce legging
Say it like LEG-ing. Legging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEG).
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- LEG
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Legging 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of legging
American and British speakers say legging in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛɡɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈlɛɡɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEG-ing.
What does legging mean?
- A covering, usually of leather, worn from knee to ankle.
- Stretchy tight-fitting pants often worn by women or for exercise.
- One of the legs of a pair of trousers.“Take the legging and turn up the cuff.”
- present participle and gerund of leg How to pronounce leg
Where does legging come from?
From leg + -ing.
Words that rhyme with legging
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Questions about saying legging
How do you pronounce legging?
Say LEG-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛɡɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈlɛɡɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in legging?
Legging has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEG). Broken into parts: LEG · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say legging the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɛɡɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈlɛɡɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.