How do you pronounce "legend"?

In American English: /ˈlɛdʒənd/ (LEHJ-uhnd). In British English: /lˈɛdʒənd/ (L-ehj). In Canadian English: /ˈlɛdʒənd/ (LEHJ-uhnd). In Australian English: /lˈɛdʒənd/ (L-ehj).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlɛdʒənd/ (LEHJ-uhnd), while in British English it's /lˈɛdʒənd/ (L-ehj).

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legend

/ˈlɛdʒənd/

LEHJ-uhnd

Syllable Breakdown

lɛdʒleg·əndend

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