How to pronounce legless
Say it like LEG-lus. Legless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEG).
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- LEG
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Legless pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of legless
American and British speakers say legless in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛɡləs/ in the US and /ˈlɛɡləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEG-lus.
What does legless mean?
- Without legs.“a legless invertebrate”
- Too drunk to stand.
- Going nowhere.“That idea was legless.”
Where does legless come from?
From Middle English legles, equivalent to leg + -less.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying legless
How do you pronounce legless?
Say LEG-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛɡləs/. In British English it is /ˈlɛɡləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in legless?
Legless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEG). Broken into parts: LEG · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say legless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɛɡləs/ and the British form is /ˈlɛɡləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.