How to Pronounce "redleg"
word
ˈrɛdˌlɛɡ
RED-leg
ˈrɛdˌlɛɡ
RED-leg
Definition
"Redleg" mainly refers to a descendant of poor white laborers in the Caribbean, especially Barbados, St. Vincent, and Grenada. It can also refer to certain animals with red-colored legs.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈrɛdˌlɛɡ
British English
ˈrɛdˌlɛɡ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RED-leg
UK
RED-leg
Listen in Context
The redleg community in Barbados has a unique culture.
People sometimes call certain crabs redleg because of their color.
The word redleg is not commonly used outside the Caribbean.
As kids, we used to catch redleg crabs on the beach.