legal

How to Split "legal" into Syllables

The word legal is divided into 2 syllables: leg·al. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• leg — 1st syllable
• al — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of legal:

• IPA: /ˈliː.ɡəl/

📖 Definitions

1. legal (comparative more legal, superlative most legal)
2. Relating to the law or to lawyers.

📚 Word Origin & History

Borrowed from Latin lēgālis (“legal”), from lēx (“law”). Doublet of loyal and leal. Borrowed from Latin lēgālis. Compare the inherited doublet lleial. Inherited from Spanish legal. Borrowed from Latin lēgālis (“legal”), from lēx (“law”). Learned borrowing from Latin lēgālis. Compare leal. Borrowed from Latin lēgālis (“legal”), from lēx (“law”). Borrowed from Dutch legaal (“legal”), from French légal, from Latin lēgālis. Doublet of loyal. Borrowed fro...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down legal into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare legal with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
legal	2	leg·al
lisle	2	li-sle
Lucille	3	lu-cil-le
lugsail	2	lug-sail
local	2	loc-al

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to legal:

leg, Lego, Leger, leggy, legit, legacy, legate, legato.