How to Pronounce League

"League" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /ˈɫiɡ/ in IPA and it has one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

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Syllable

6

Letters

/ˈɫiɡ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/lˈiːɡ/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “league”

"league" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat.

What does league mean?

noun

  1. A group or association of cooperating members.
  2. An organization of sports teams which play against one another for a championship.

verb

  1. To form an association; to unite in a league or confederacy; to combine for mutual support.

adjective

  1. Playing in the The Football League or the Premier League, the top four divisions of English football

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "league"?▾

"League" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /ˈɫiɡ/ in IPA and it has one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

How many syllables are in "league"?▾

"League" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "league"?▾

The IPA transcription of "league" is /ˈɫiɡ/.

What does "league" mean?▾

League: A group or association of cooperating members.

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