How to pronounce legions
Say it like LEE-junz. Legions has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE).
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- LEE
- junz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Legions 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.
- junzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of legions
American and British speakers say legions in essentially the same way: /ˈlidʒənz/ in the US and /ˈliːdʒənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEE-junz.
What does legions mean?
- plural of legion How to pronounce legion
Questions about saying legions
How do you pronounce legions?
Say LEE-junz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlidʒənz/. In British English it is /ˈliːdʒənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in legions?
Legions has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE). Broken into parts: LEE · junz.
Do Americans and Brits say legions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlidʒənz/ and the British form is /ˈliːdʒənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.