How to Pronounce "legislature"
word
ˈɫɛdʒəˌsɫeɪtʃɝ
LEJ-uh-SLAY-chur
lˈɛdʒɪslətʃɐ
lej-uh-SLIH-chuh
Definition
A legislature is a group of people with the authority to make or change laws for a country or region.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɛdʒəˌsɫeɪtʃɝ
British English
lˈɛdʒɪslətʃɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LEJ-uh-SLAY-chur
UK
lej-uh-SLIH-chuh
Listen in Context
The legislature passed a new education law.
Each state has its own legislature.
The legislature meets once a year to discuss laws.
After months of debate, the legislature finally reached a decision.