How to pronounce legislators
Say it like LEJ-uh-slay-terz. Legislators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEJ).
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- LEJ
- uh
- slay
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Legislators 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of legislators
- 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-uh-slay-tuz.
What does legislators mean?
- plural of legislator How to pronounce legislator
Questions about saying legislators
How do you pronounce legislators?
Say LEJ-uh-slay-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛdʒəˌsleɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈlɛdʒəˌsleɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in legislators?
Legislators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEJ). Broken into parts: LEJ · uh · slay · terz.
Is legislators 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 /ˈlɛdʒəˌsleɪtəz/ (LEJ-uh-slay-tuz).