To pronounce "legitimacy", say LEG-it-im-acy — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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LEG-it-im-acy
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"legitimacy" has 4 syllables: leg-it-im-acy. It rhymes with illegitimacy, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Legitimacy" has 4 syllables: leg · it · im · acy.
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