English pronunciation

How to pronounce “legs”

Phonetic spelling

LEGZ

IPA /ˈɫɛɡz/

Syllable stress

legs

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How do you spell “legs”?

l e g s

“legs” is spelled L-E-G-S. It is pronounced LEGZ, so the spelling and the sound do not match letter for letter. Listen to the audio above and say it aloud while you read the letters.

Hear it in a sentence

  • My legs are tired after the walk.

  • I wear shorts when it is warm because they keep my legs cool.

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