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
US
LEJ-uhnd
UK
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.