legend

/ˈlɛdʒənd/

Syllables leg·end

Stress LEG-end

Phonics Breakdown

leg

/lɛdʒ/

soft g

end

/ənd/

schwa

Meaning

a traditional story or a famous person surrounded by stories

Sound Reference

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le=/lɛ/(let) + g=/dʒ/(giant) + end=/ənd/(weekend)

Example

The hero became a legend after the battle.