How to Pronounce League

To pronounce "league", say LEAG-ue — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɫiɡ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɫiɡ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/lˈiːɡ/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “league”

"league" has 2 syllables: leag-ue. It rhymes with intrigue and fatigue, if that helps it stick.

What does league mean?

noun

  1. A group or association of cooperating members.

    “the League of Nations”

  2. An organization of sports teams which play against one another for a championship.

    “My favorite sports organizations are the National Football League and the American League in baseball.”

verb

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

noun

  1. A version of rugby football, played between two teams of thirteen.

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Words that rhyme with league

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

intriguefatigueblitzkriegfeaguetweaggriegtreagueklieghbeagcreaghkriegdeeg

Related words

conferencecoalitionallianceclubcompanycommonwealthsocietyfederal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "league"?▾

"League" has 2 syllables: leag · ue.

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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