How to Pronounce "legislating"
word
ˈɫɛdʒɪˌsɫeɪtɪŋ
LEJ-ih-SLAY-ting
lˈɛdʒɪslˌeɪtɪŋ
LEJ-ih-slay-ting
Definition
Making or enacting laws, usually done by a government or official body such as a parliament.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɛdʒɪˌsɫeɪtɪŋ
British English
lˈɛdʒɪslˌeɪtɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LEJ-ih-SLAY-ting
UK
LEJ-ih-slay-ting
Listen in Context
The government is legislating to improve public safety.
Parliament spent months legislating new tax rules.
They are legislating stricter laws for pollution control.
It sometimes feels like politicians are always legislating but nothing really changes.