How to pronounce legislator
Say it like LEJ-uh-slay-ter. Legislator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEJ).
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- LEJ
- uh
- slay
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Legislator 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of legislator
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: LEJ-ih-slay-tuh.
What does legislator mean?
- especially a member of a legislative body.
- especially not any individual member of a legislative body but the abstracted author of a statute or statutes relevant for the principles of interpretation.
Where does legislator come from?
From Latin lēgislātor.
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Questions about saying legislator
How do you pronounce legislator?
Say LEJ-uh-slay-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛdʒəˌsleɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈlɛdʒɪˌsleɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in legislator?
Legislator has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEJ). Broken into parts: LEJ · uh · slay · ter.
Is legislator pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈlɛdʒɪˌsleɪtə/ (LEJ-ih-slay-tuh).