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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable leg
  • 6 letters
Syllables
leg-a-cy: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: LEG-a-cy.
Pronunciation
/ˈlɛɡəsi/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (1st of 3), as in BEAU-ti-ful and pho-TOG-ra-phy. Words ending in -ity and -ical work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as leg-acy.

Words that rhyme with legacy

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide legacy into syllables?

legacy divides as leg-a-cy. leg-a-cy: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in legacy?

Legacy has 3 syllables (leg-a-cy).

Which syllable is stressed in legacy?

The stressed syllable in legacy is leg. The 1st syllable is stressed: LEG-a-cy.

How do you pronounce legacy?

/ˈlɛɡəsi/ in American English.