How to Pronounce Leagues

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

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Syllables

Letters

/liːɡz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “leagues”

"leagues" has 2 syllables: leag-ues. It rhymes with intrigues and fatigues, if that helps it stick.

What does leagues mean?

noun

A group or association of cooperating members.
“the League of Nations”
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

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

noun

(measurement) The distance that a person can walk in one hour, commonly taken to be approximately three English miles (about five kilometers).
A stone erected near a public road to mark the distance of a league.

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Words that rhyme with leagues

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

intrigues fatigues tiegs

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "leagues"?▾

"Leagues" has 2 syllables: leag · ues.

What is the IPA transcription of "leagues"?▾

The IPA transcription of "leagues" is /liːɡz/.

What does "leagues" mean?▾

Leagues: A group or association of cooperating members.

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