To pronounce "illegitimate", say ILL-eg-it-im-at-e — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
illegitimate
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ILL-eg-it-im-at-e
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"illegitimate" has 6 syllables: ill-eg-it-im-at-e. It rhymes with legitimate, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Illegitimate" has 6 syllables: ill · eg · it · im · at · e.
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