How to Pronounce Dead-leg

To pronounce "dead-leg", say DEADL-eg — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

DEADL-eg

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💡 Tip for remembering “dead-leg”

"dead-leg" has 2 syllables: deadl-eg.

What does dead-leg mean?

noun

  1. A blow to the upper thigh, crushing the muscle against the bone and crushing the nerve cluster next to the quadriceps. Also, the resulting injury.

noun

  1. A lazy or weak person.
  2. An isolated section of pipeline that does not usually carry a flow.

Related words

deadlegthighbootcharleyhorsedead-blowhindlegdeadhangbody-blow

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How many syllables are in "dead-leg"?▾

"Dead-leg" has 2 syllables: deadl · eg.

What does "dead-leg" mean?▾

Dead-leg: A blow to the upper thigh, crushing the muscle against the bone and crushing the nerve cluster next to the quadriceps. Also, the resulting injury.

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