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legally

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

2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

legally

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

legally 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, legally is hyphenated as:

Definitions oflegally

1adverb
  • As permitted by law; not contrary to law.

    Example: "You can legally park in the lot on weekends without paying the fee, they won't ticket you."

  • From a legal perspective.

    Example: "Legally, I think you are covered, but there are angry guys with baseball bats outside."

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