legacy

/ˈlɛɡəsi/

Syllables leg·a·cy

Stress LEG-a-cy

Phonics Breakdown

leg

/lɛɡ/

short e

a

/ə/

schwa

cy

/si/

soft c

Meaning

something handed down from the past, such as traditions, achievements, or property

Sound Reference

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leg=/lɛɡ/(leg) + a=/ə/(about) + cy=/si/(city)

Example

The scientist left a legacy of important discoveries.