How to pronounce legislatures
Say it like LEJ-ih-slay-cherz. Legislatures has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEJ).
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- LEJ
- ih
- slay
- cherz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Legislatures 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- slayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- cherzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of legislatures
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LEJ-ih-slay-chuz.
What does legislatures mean?
- plural of legislature How to pronounce legislature
Questions about saying legislatures
How do you pronounce legislatures?
Say LEJ-ih-slay-cherz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛdʒɪˌsleɪtʃɚz/. In British English it is /ˈlɛdʒɪˌsleɪtʃəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in legislatures?
Legislatures has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEJ). Broken into parts: LEJ · ih · slay · cherz.
Is legislatures 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 /ˈlɛdʒɪˌsleɪtʃəz/ (LEJ-ih-slay-chuz).