How to pronounce legion
Say it like LEE-jun. Legion has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE).
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- LEE
- jun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Legion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- junKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of legion
American and British speakers say legion in essentially the same way: /ˈlidʒən/ in the US and /ˈliːdʒən/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEE-jun.
What does legion mean?
- archaic terms for army
- association of ex-servicemen“the American Legion”
- a large military unit“the French Foreign Legion”
- amounting to a large indefinite number“numerous times”“the family was numerous”
Where does legion come from?
Generalized sense of “a large number” is due to an allusive phrase in Mark 5:9, "My name is Legion, for we are many".
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Words that rhyme with legion
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Questions about saying legion
How do you pronounce legion?
Say LEE-jun. The American pronunciation is /ˈlidʒən/. In British English it is /ˈliːdʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in legion?
Legion has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE). Broken into parts: LEE · jun.
Do Americans and Brits say legion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlidʒən/ and the British form is /ˈliːdʒən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.