How to Pronounce Legged

To pronounce "legged", say LEGG-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈlɛɡd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈlɛɡd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “legged”

"legged" has 2 syllables: legg-ed. It rhymes with begged and pegged, if that helps it stick.

What does legged mean?

noun

  1. (in combinations) Someone or something having a certain number or type of legs

    “Humans are not the only two-leggeds in the world.”

adjective

  1. Having legs, or a certain type or number of legs

    “A robot which runs at a speed of over 29mph has set a new land-speed record for legged robots”

Words that rhyme with legged

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

beggedpeggedeggedsegued

Related words

leglikethree-leggedkittiwakekittiwakespedalcruralfootedambulatory

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "legged"?▾

"Legged" has 2 syllables: legg · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "legged"?▾

The IPA transcription of "legged" is /ˈlɛɡd/.

What does "legged" mean?▾

Legged: (in combinations) Someone or something having a certain number or type of legs

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