How to Pronounce "legislative"
word
ˈɫɛdʒəˌsɫeɪtɪv
LEJ-uh-SLAY-tiv
lˈɛdʒɪslətˌɪv
LEJ-iss-luh-tiv
Definition
Relating to the making of laws or the branch of government that creates laws.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɛdʒəˌsɫeɪtɪv
British English
lˈɛdʒɪslətˌɪv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LEJ-uh-SLAY-tiv
UK
LEJ-iss-luh-tiv
Listen in Context
The legislative branch makes the laws.
They attended a legislative meeting at the capital.
A new legislative proposal was introduced today.
The country has a complex legislative process that takes months.