To pronounce "legislative", say LEG-isl-at-iv-e — 5 syllables, IPA /ˈlɛ.dʒɪ.slə.tɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈlɛ.dʒɪ.slə.tɪv/
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"legislative" has 5 syllables: leg-isl-at-iv-e. It rhymes with innovative and appreciative, if that helps it stick.
noun
adjective
“Although enormously influential in shaping the laws of the land, The House of Lords are not actually a legislative body.”
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"Legislative" has 5 syllables: leg · isl · at · iv · e.
The IPA transcription of "legislative" is /ˈlɛ.dʒɪ.slə.tɪv/.
Legislative: That branch of government which is responsible for making, or having the power to make, a law or laws.
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