How to pronounce legislative
Say it like LEJ-uh-slay-tiv. Legislative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEJ).
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- LEJ
- uh
- slay
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Legislative 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.
- slayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of legislative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: LEJ-ih-sluh-tiv.
What does legislative mean?
- relating to a legislature or composed of members of a legislature“legislative council”
- of or relating to or created by legislation“legislative proposal”
Where does legislative come from?
From legislate + -ive.
Questions about saying legislative
How do you pronounce legislative?
Say LEJ-uh-slay-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛdʒəˌsleɪtɪv/. In British English it is /ˈlɛdʒɪslətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in legislative?
Legislative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEJ). Broken into parts: LEJ · uh · slay · tiv.
Is legislative pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈlɛdʒɪslətɪv/ (LEJ-ih-sluh-tiv).