How many syllables in legal?

Syllables in legal

2

le·gal

Legal has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say legal

Pronunciation/ˈliɡəl/
2 syllables, LE-gal · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters5

To count it yourself, say legal slowly and listen for each vowel sound: le, gal. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with legal

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Questions

How many syllables are in legal?
Legal has two syllables.
How do you divide legal into syllables?
Legal divides as le-gal.
Which syllable is stressed in legal?
The first syllable (LE-gal).

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