How to Pronounce Legume

To pronounce "legume", say LEG-um-e — 3 syllables, IPA /lɪˈɡjuːm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/lɪˈɡjuːm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “legume”

"legume" has 3 syllables: leg-um-e. It rhymes with plume and presume, if that helps it stick.

What does legume mean?

noun

  1. The fruit or seed of leguminous plants (as peas or beans) used for food.
  2. Any of a large family (Fabaceae, syn. Leguminosae) of dicotyledonous herbs, shrubs, and trees having fruits that are legumes or loments, bearing nodules on the roots that contain nitrogen-fixing bacteria, and including important food and forage plants (as peas, beans, or clovers).

Words that rhyme with legume

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

plumepresumeloomexhumeboomroomassumefumetombgloomspumeresume

Related words

pealeguminousbeanvegetableseedpodcroprhizobiumpulse

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "legume"?▾

"Legume" has 3 syllables: leg · um · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "legume"?▾

The IPA transcription of "legume" is /lɪˈɡjuːm/.

What does "legume" mean?▾

Legume: The fruit or seed of leguminous plants (as peas or beans) used for food.

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