How to Pronounce "illegals"
word
ˌɪˈɫiɡəɫz
ih-LEE-guhlz
ɪlˈiːɡəlz
il-EE-guhlz
Definition
A term, often considered offensive, used to refer to people who are living or working in a country without legal permission.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪˈɫiɡəɫz
British English
ɪlˈiːɡəlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ih-LEE-guhlz
UK
il-EE-guhlz
Listen in Context
Some people call undocumented workers 'illegals'.
The news sometimes reports about 'illegals' crossing the border.
Some politicians use the word 'illegals' in their speeches.
The word 'illegals' is seen as rude by many people.