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legacy

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "legacy" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

legacy

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

legacy is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, legacy is hyphenated as:

Definitions oflegacy

1noun
  • Money or property bequeathed to someone in a will.
  • Something inherited from a predecessor or the past.

    Synonyms: heritage

    Example: "John Muir left as his legacy an enduring spirit of respect for the environment."

  • The descendant of an alumnus.

    Example: "Because she was a legacy, her mother's sorority rushed her."

1adjective
  • Left over from the past; no longer current.

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