How to pronounce legislature
Say it like LEJ-uh-slay-cher. Legislature has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEJ).
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- LEJ
- uh
- slay
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Legislature 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.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of legislature
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LEJ-ih-slay-chuh.
What does legislature mean?
- persons who make or amend or repeal laws
Where does legislature come from?
1676, from stem of legislator + -ure, cognate with French législature.
Questions about saying legislature
How do you pronounce legislature?
Say LEJ-uh-slay-cher. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛdʒəˌsleɪtʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈlɛdʒɪˌsleɪtʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in legislature?
Legislature has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEJ). Broken into parts: LEJ · uh · slay · cher.
Is legislature 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 /ˈlɛdʒɪˌsleɪtʃə/ (LEJ-ih-slay-chuh).