How to Pronounce "legend"

word

/ˈɫɛdʒənd/

LEJ-uhnd

/lˈɛdʒənd/

LEJ-uhnd

Definition

A legend is an old story that people tell, often about magical or heroic events, and it may not be completely true. It can also mean a very famous or admired person.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈɫɛdʒənd/

British English

/lˈɛdʒənd/

Simplified Pronunciation

LEJ-uhnd

Listen in Context

The village has an old legend about a hidden cave.

Her grandmother told her a legend from the mountains.

That singer is a legend in our country.

People say this café is haunted, but that's probably just a local legend.