Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

illegal

How many syllables in illegal?

  3 syllables

Divide illegal into syllables:   il-le-gal
Stressed syllable in illegal:   il-le-gal
How to pronounce illegal:   ih-lee-gull
How to say illegal:

Cite This Source

Bibliography Citations
MLA   |    APA   |   Chicago Manual Style
"illegal." HowManySyllables.com. How Many Syllables, n.d. Web. 29 April 2026.

Learn a New Word

Wondering why illegal is 3 syllables?   Contact Us!   We'll explain.

Syllable Rules

1.  What is a syllable?
2.  How to count syllables.
3.  How to divide into syllables.

More Grammar
Trending Words
Plural Quiz
What is the plural of
SOS?
Take the Quiz

Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

Synonyms for illegal


1 syllable
  • banned
  • wrong
2 syllables
  • crooked
  • outlawed
  • wrongful
3 syllables
4 syllables
  • against the law
  • unauthorized
5 syllables
    6 syllables
      Teachers
      You can win $250 for your students.

      Prize awarded to a teacher each month.
      $Read the contest rules and apply
      Fun Fact
      No English words rhyme
      with month.
      !Get more facts
      FAQ
      How many syllables
      are in beautiful?
      ?Learn Here

      Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

      What rhymes with illegal

      1 syllable
        2 syllables
        • beagle
        • legal
        • reigle
        • spiegel
        • eagle
        • regal
        • Segal
        • teagle
        3 syllables
        4 syllables
        Do You Know
        when to use
        To, Too, 2, and Two?
        Learn Here

        Parents, Teachers, StudentsDo you have a grammar question?
        Need help finding a syllable count?
        Want to say thank you?

        Contact Us!