How to Pronounce Legislature

To pronounce "legislature", say LEG-isl-at-ur-e — 5 syllables, IPA /ˈlɛdʒɪsləˌtʃʊə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˈlɛdʒɪsləˌtʃʊə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “legislature”

"legislature" has 5 syllables: leg-isl-at-ur-e. It rhymes with nature and nomenclature, if that helps it stick.

What does legislature mean?

noun

  1. A governmental body with the power to make, amend and repeal laws.
  2. A legislative building.

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Words that rhyme with legislature

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naturenomenclaturedenature

Related words

law-makerslegislatorlawmakingparliamentarylegislationlegislativelawmakerparliament

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "legislature"?▾

"Legislature" has 5 syllables: leg · isl · at · ur · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "legislature"?▾

The IPA transcription of "legislature" is /ˈlɛdʒɪsləˌtʃʊə/.

What does "legislature" mean?▾

Legislature: A governmental body with the power to make, amend and repeal laws.

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