How to pronounce leggy
Say it like LEG-ee. Leggy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEG).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce leggy. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- LEG
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leggy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of leggy
American and British speakers say leggy in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛɡi/ in the US and /ˈlɛɡi/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEG-ee.
What does leggy mean?
- Having long, attractive legs; long-legged.“Fred preferred leggy blondes.”
- Exposing the bare or pantyhose-clad legs, especially the thighs.“Pam looked leggy today because she was wearing a miniskirt.”
- Having numerous legs.“the leggiest centipede ever found”
- Alternative form of leggie (“a leg”).
Where does leggy come from?
From leg + -y.
Questions about saying leggy
How do you pronounce leggy?
Say LEG-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛɡi/. In British English it is /ˈlɛɡi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leggy?
Leggy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEG). Broken into parts: LEG · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say leggy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɛɡi/ and the British form is /ˈlɛɡi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.