How to pronounce legroom
Say it like luh-GROOM. Legroom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GROOM).
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- luh
- GROOM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Legroom 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.
- GROOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of legroom
American and British speakers say legroom in essentially the same way: /ləˈɡrum/ in the US and /ləˈɡruːm/ in the UK.
British respelling: luh-GROOM.
What does legroom mean?
- Space to stretch the legs while seated.“The lack of legroom on international flights can be a health hazard as blood clots can form from not being able to move around.”
- Freedom to move or grow.
Where does legroom come from?
From leg + room.
Words that rhyme with legroom
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of legroom.
Questions about saying legroom
How do you pronounce legroom?
Say luh-GROOM. The American pronunciation is /ləˈɡrum/. In British English it is /ləˈɡruːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in legroom?
Legroom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GROOM). Broken into parts: luh · GROOM.
Do Americans and Brits say legroom the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ləˈɡrum/ and the British form is /ləˈɡruːm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.