American English

How to pronounce illegally

adverbB1
ihLEEguhlee

/ɪˈli.gə.li/

4 syllables · Stress the second syllable.

In a way that breaks a law or official rule.

What to listen for

“Illegally” begins with the “ih” sound /ɪ/, and the strongest beat is on the second syllable: /ɪˈli.gə.li/.

Practice out loud

Meanings & examples

adverb

In a way that breaks a law or official rule.

They entered the country illegally.

He was illegally parked outside the bank.

Common phrases & grammar

enter illegally · work illegally · park illegally · download illegally

verb + illegally

illegally + verb

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