To pronounce "illegally", say ILL-eg-ally — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪˈliːɡəli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
illegally
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/ɪˈliːɡəli/
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"illegally" has 3 syllables: ill-eg-ally. It rhymes with regally and legally, if that helps it stick.
adverb
“He received a ticket for illegally parking next to a fire hydrant.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Illegally" has 3 syllables: ill · eg · ally.
The IPA transcription of "illegally" is /ɪˈliːɡəli/.
Illegally: In a manner contrary to law.
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