How to Pronounce "legal"
word
LEE-guhl
LEE-guhl
Definition
Allowed by the law or related to the law. It is used to describe actions, documents, rights, and official processes that follow legal rules.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɫiɡəɫ/
British English
/lˈiːɡəl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LEE-guhl
UK
LEE-guhl
Listen in Context
Is it legal to park here?
She needs legal help with the contract.
The company took legal action.
I’m not sure if that’s legal, but it definitely sounds risky.