How to pronounce legible
Say it like LEJ-uh-bul. Legible has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEJ).
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- LEJ
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Legible 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of legible
American and British speakers say legible in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛdʒəbəl/ in the US and /ˈlɛdʒəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEJ-uh-bul.
What does legible mean?
- Clear enough to be read; readable, particularly of handwriting.“Despite hardly having any energy to lift a pen, she left a legible note on the paper.”
- Written or phrased so as to be easy to understand.“You can make this program code more legible by using meaningful variable names.”
Where does legible come from?
From Late Latin legibilis (“that can be read”), from Latin legō.
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Questions about saying legible
How do you pronounce legible?
Say LEJ-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛdʒəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈlɛdʒəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in legible?
Legible has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEJ). Broken into parts: LEJ · uh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say legible the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɛdʒəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈlɛdʒəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.