How to pronounce legitimately
Say it like luh-JIT-uh-mut-lee. Legitimately has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JIT).
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- luh
- JIT
- uh
- mut
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Legitimately 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.
- mutKeep 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 legitimately
- 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-mut-lee.
What does legitimately mean?
- In a legitimate manner, properly, fair and square.
Where does legitimately come from?
From legitimate + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying legitimately
How do you pronounce legitimately?
Say luh-JIT-uh-mut-lee. The American pronunciation is /ləˈdʒɪtəmətli/. In British English it is /ləˈdʒɪtəmətli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in legitimately?
Legitimately has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JIT). Broken into parts: luh · JIT · uh · mut · lee.
Is legitimately 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 /ləˈdʒɪtəmətli/ (luh-JIT-uh-mut-lee).