How to pronounce allegation
Say it like al-uh-GAY-shun. Allegation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAY).
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- al
- uh
- GAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allegation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- alGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of allegation
American and British speakers say allegation in essentially the same way: /ˌæləˈɡeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌælɪˈɡeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: al-ih-GAY-shun.
What does allegation mean?
- (law) a formal accusation against somebody (often in a court of law)“an allegation of malpractice”
- statements affirming or denying certain matters of fact that you are prepared to prove
Where does allegation come from?
Borrowed from Middle French allégation, from Latin allegatio, from allegare.
Words that rhyme with allegation
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Questions about saying allegation
How do you pronounce allegation?
Say al-uh-GAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌæləˈɡeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌælɪˈɡeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allegation?
Allegation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAY). Broken into parts: al · uh · GAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say allegation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæləˈɡeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌælɪˈɡeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.