English pronunciation · Words Starting with L
League Pronunciation
League is pronounced LEEG, IPA /ˈlig/.
LEEG
US /ˈlig/ · UK /ˈliːg/
Syllables: LEEG (1 syllable)
noun: A group of teams that compete against each other, or an alliance formed for a shared purpose.
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League in a Sentence
- They were promoted to the second league last spring.
- The league fined both clubs after the match.
- Several cities formed a league to protect their trade.
Common Mispronunciations of League
Not LAYG
The ea says ee, as it does in team and dream. Nothing in this word rhymes with plague.
Not LEE-gyoo
The ue at the end is silent, kept only to stop the g from going soft. Stop at the g.
Tip: One syllable, rhyming with intrigue and fatigue.
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