How to Pronounce Legislate

To pronounce "legislate", say LEG-isl-at-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈlɛdʒɪsˌleɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈlɛdʒɪsˌleɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “legislate”

"legislate" has 4 syllables: leg-isl-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does legislate mean?

verb

  1. To pass laws (including the amending or repeal of existing laws).

Words that rhyme with legislate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elucidatearticulatedesolatefacilitateprofligateexplicatedeliberatedelineateruminateinnatecultivatestate

Related words

passlegislativelegislationregulateenactadoptlawmakerelegislate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "legislate"?▾

"Legislate" has 4 syllables: leg · isl · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "legislate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "legislate" is /ˈlɛdʒɪsˌleɪt/.

What does "legislate" mean?▾

Legislate: To pass laws (including the amending or repeal of existing laws).

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