How to Pronounce "legislator"
word
ˈɫɛdʒəˌsɫeɪtɝ
LEJ-uh-SLAY-ter
lˈɛdʒɪslˌeɪtɐ
lej-ihs-LAY-tuh
Definition
A legislator is a person who has the power to create, change, or end laws, usually as a member of a government or official body.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɛdʒəˌsɫeɪtɝ
British English
lˈɛdʒɪslˌeɪtɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LEJ-uh-SLAY-ter
UK
lej-ihs-LAY-tuh
Listen in Context
The legislator proposed a new law to improve education.
Each legislator has one vote in parliament.
The legislator listened to people’s concerns during the meeting.
As a legislator, she spends long nights reading bills and talking to experts.