To pronounce "illegality", say ILL-eg-al-ity — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"illegality" has 4 syllables: ill-eg-al-ity. It rhymes with vitality and individuality, if that helps it stick.
noun
“The criminal was aware of the illegality of his act.”
“When sued for refusing to pay for services provided by a prostitute, the customer raised the defense of illegality.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Illegality" has 4 syllables: ill · eg · al · ity.
Illegality: The state of being illegal
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