How to pronounce legislation
Say it like lej-uh-SLAY-shun. Legislation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SLAY).
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- lej
- uh
- SLAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Legislation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lejGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of legislation
American and British speakers say legislation in essentially the same way: /ˌlɛdʒəˈsleɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌlɛdʒɪˈsleɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: lej-ih-SLAY-shun.
What does legislation mean?
- law enacted by a legislative body
- the act of making or enacting laws
Where does legislation come from?
From Late Latin lēgislātiō (“the giving of the law”).
Words that rhyme with legislation
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Questions about saying legislation
How do you pronounce legislation?
Say lej-uh-SLAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌlɛdʒəˈsleɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌlɛdʒɪˈsleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in legislation?
Legislation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SLAY). Broken into parts: lej · uh · SLAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say legislation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌlɛdʒəˈsleɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌlɛdʒɪˈsleɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.