How to Pronounce "legalized"
word
LEE-guh-lized
LEE-guh-lized
Definition
Made something legal that was previously illegal, usually by a government or authority.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫiɡəˌɫaɪzd
British English
ˈliːɡəlaɪzd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LEE-guh-lized
UK
LEE-guh-lized
Listen in Context
Gambling was legalized in the city last year.
Same-sex marriage was legalized by the government.
The drug was recently legalized for medical use.
After years of debate, recreational marijuana was finally legalized.