How do you pronounce "legacy"?

In American English: /ˈlɛgəsi/ (LEHG-uhs-ee). In British English: /lˈɛgəsi/ (L-ehg-uhs). In Canadian English: /ˈlɛgəsi/ (LEHG-uhs-ee). In Australian English: /lˈɛɡəsi/ (L-ehg-uhs).

Is "legacy" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlɛgəsi/ (LEHG-uhs-ee), while in British English it's /lˈɛgəsi/ (L-ehg-uhs).

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legacy

/ˈlɛgəsi/

LEHG-uhs-ee

Syllable Breakdown

lɛgle·əsga·icy

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