How to Pronounce "legitimacy"
word
ɫəˈdʒɪtəməsi/, /ɫɪˈdʒɪtəməsi
luh-JIT-uh-muh-see
lədʒˈɪtɪməsi
luh-JIT-uh-muh-see
Definition
Legitimacy means being accepted as right, proper, or lawful, especially by society or by official rules. It can describe legal authority, social approval, or public trust.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɫəˈdʒɪtəməsi/, /ɫɪˈdʒɪtəməsi
British English
lədʒˈɪtɪməsi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
luh-JIT-uh-muh-see
UK
luh-JIT-uh-muh-see
Listen in Context
They questioned the legitimacy of the new law.
The leader worked hard to gain legitimacy.
Everyone accepted the decision’s legitimacy.
There’s ongoing debate about the legitimacy of the election results.