How to Pronounce "legalize"
word
LEE-guh-lize
LEE-guh-lize
Definition
To make something legal or allowed by law, usually something that was previously illegal.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫiɡəˌɫaɪz
British English
ˈliːɡəlaɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LEE-guh-lize
UK
LEE-guh-lize
Listen in Context
Some countries have legalized same-sex marriage.
They want to legalize medical marijuana.
The government refuses to legalize gambling.
It took years of debate to finally legalize this practice.