How to Pronounce "legislation"
word
ˌɫɛdʒəˈsɫeɪʃən
lej-uh-SLAY-shun
lˌɛdʒɪslˈeɪʃən
lej-is-LAY-shun
Definition
Legislation refers to a set of laws or the process of making or enacting laws, especially by a government or parliament.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɫɛdʒəˈsɫeɪʃən
British English
lˌɛdʒɪslˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
lej-uh-SLAY-shun
UK
lej-is-LAY-shun
Listen in Context
The government passed new legislation last year.
Legislation protects workers' rights.
Environmental legislation is very strict in this country.
There's so much new legislation coming out, it's hard to keep up.