How to pronounce legiterally
Say it like luh-JIT-uh-ruh-lee. Legiterally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JIT).
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- luh
- JIT
- uh
- ruh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Legiterally pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- JITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of legiterally
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: luh-JIT-uh-ruh-lee.
What does legiterally mean?
- An intensifier. Used similarly to literally (sense 2).
Where does legiterally come from?
Blend of legit(imately) + literally.
Words that rhyme with legiterally
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Questions about saying legiterally
How do you pronounce legiterally?
Say luh-JIT-uh-ruh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ləˈdʒɪtərəli/. In British English it is /ləˈdʒɪtərəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in legiterally?
Legiterally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JIT). Broken into parts: luh · JIT · uh · ruh · lee.
Is legiterally 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 /ləˈdʒɪtərəli/ (luh-JIT-uh-ruh-lee).