How to pronounce allegations
Say it like al-uh-GAY-shunz. Allegations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAY).
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- al
- uh
- GAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allegations 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of allegations
American and British speakers say allegations in essentially the same way: /ˌæləˈɡeɪʃənz/ in the US and /ˌælɪˈɡeɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: al-ih-GAY-shunz.
What does allegations mean?
- plural of allegation How to pronounce allegation
Words that rhyme with allegations
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of allegations.
Questions about saying allegations
How do you pronounce allegations?
Say al-uh-GAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌæləˈɡeɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌælɪˈɡeɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allegations?
Allegations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAY). Broken into parts: al · uh · GAY · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say allegations the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæləˈɡeɪʃənz/ and the British form is /ˌælɪˈɡeɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.