legislative

/ˈlɛdʒɪslətɪv/

Syllables leg·is·la·tive

Stress LEG-is-la-tive

Phonics Breakdown

leg

/lɛdʒ/

soft g

is

/ɪz/

short i

la

/lə/

schwa

tive

/tɪv/

schwa

Meaning

relating to the making of laws

Sound Reference

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leg=/lɛdʒ/(legend) + is=/ɪz/(is) + la=/lə/(about a) + tive=/tɪv/(active)

Example

The legislative body passed a new law.