How to Pronounce "legislate"
word
ˈɫɛdʒɪˌsɫeɪt
LEJ-uh-slayt
lˈɛdʒɪslˌeɪt
LEJ-iss-layt
Definition
To make or create laws, usually by a government or official body.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɛdʒɪˌsɫeɪt
British English
lˈɛdʒɪslˌeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LEJ-uh-slayt
UK
LEJ-iss-layt
Listen in Context
The government can legislate to protect the environment.
Only elected bodies are allowed to legislate.
They want to legislate new safety rules for workers.
It's not enough to just discuss—sometimes you have to actually legislate.