How to Pronounce Legal

To pronounce "legal", say LEG-al — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈliː.ɡəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈliː.ɡəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “legal”

"legal" has 2 syllables: leg-al. It rhymes with regal and eagle, if that helps it stick.

What does legal mean?

noun

  1. The legal department of a company.

    “Legal wants this in writing.”

  2. Paper in sheets 8½ in × 14 in (215.9 mm × 355.6 mm).

adjective

  1. Relating to the law or to lawyers.

    “legal profession”

  2. Having its basis in the law.

    “legal precedent”

Antonyms

illegalundocumentedbannedcontrabanddisallowedforbiddenoutlawed

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Words that rhyme with legal

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

regaleagleillegalextralegalparalegalbeaglemegal

Related words

juraljuristicjudicialstatutorylawfullegitimateeligiblevalid

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "legal"?▾

"Legal" has 2 syllables: leg · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "legal"?▾

The IPA transcription of "legal" is /ˈliː.ɡəl/.

What does "legal" mean?▾

Legal: The legal department of a company.

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