How to pronounce legislation

Say it like this: /ˌlɛd͡ʒɪˈsleɪʃən/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ˌlɛd͡ʒɪˈsleɪʃən/
British

What does legislation mean?

nounThe act of legislating; preparation and enactment of laws.

“pass legislation”

A law which has been enacted by legislature or other governing body.

“Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation on Sunday banning the sale at grocery checkouts of all plastic bags, regardless of thickness.”

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