How to Pronounce Legislation

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

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˌlɛd͡ʒɪsˈleɪʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “legislation”

"legislation" has 4 syllables: leg-isl-at-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.

What does legislation mean?

noun

  1. The act of legislating; preparation and enactment of laws; the laws enacted.
  2. Law which has been enacted by legislature or other governing body

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Words that rhyme with legislation

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationelationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationrumination

Related words

lawmakinglegislatinglegislativelegislatelegislatedordinancelegislaturelegislator

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "legislation"?▾

"Legislation" has 4 syllables: leg · isl · at · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "legislation"?▾

The IPA transcription of "legislation" is /ˌlɛd͡ʒɪsˈleɪʃən/.

What does "legislation" mean?▾

Legislation: The act of legislating; preparation and enactment of laws; the laws enacted.

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