How to Pronounce Legendary

To pronounce "legendary", say LEG-end-ary — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

LEG-end-ary

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💡 Tip for remembering “legendary”

"legendary" has 3 syllables: leg-end-ary. It rhymes with extraordinary and contemporary, if that helps it stick.

What does legendary mean?

noun

  1. A collection of legends, in particular of lives of saints.
  2. One who relates legends.

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to a legend or to legends.
  2. Appearing (solely) in legends.

Words that rhyme with legendary

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

extraordinarycontemporarycontrarysanctuarysolitaryarbitrarywaryordinarytarryemissarycarryancillary

Related words

fabledknownunrealfabulouslegendfamedfamouscelebrated

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "legendary"?▾

"Legendary" has 3 syllables: leg · end · ary.

What does "legendary" mean?▾

Legendary: A collection of legends, in particular of lives of saints.

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