How to pronounce allege
Say it like uh-LEJ. Allege has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEJ).
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- uh
- LEJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allege pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of allege
American and British speakers say allege in essentially the same way: /əˈlɛdʒ/ in the US and /əˈlɛdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-LEJ.
What does allege mean?
- To adduce (something) as a reason, excuse, support etc.
- To make a claim as justification or proof; to make an assertion without proof.“The agency alleged that my credit history had problems.”
Where does allege come from?
From Middle English aleggen, perhaps from Old French alleguer, or from Anglo-Norman aleger, the form perhaps from Old French esligier (“to acquit”), from Medieval Latin *exlītigāre (“to clear at law”), from Latin ex (“out”) + lītigō (“sue a
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Words that rhyme with allege
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Questions about saying allege
How do you pronounce allege?
Say uh-LEJ. The American pronunciation is /əˈlɛdʒ/. In British English it is /əˈlɛdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allege?
Allege has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEJ). Broken into parts: uh · LEJ.
Do Americans and Brits say allege the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈlɛdʒ/ and the British form is /əˈlɛdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.