How to pronounce alleged
Say it like uh-LEJD. Alleged has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEJD).
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- uh
- LEJD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alleged 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.
- LEJDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of alleged
American and British speakers say alleged in essentially the same way: /əˈlɛdʒd/ in the US and /əˈlɛdʒd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-LEJD.
What does alleged mean?
- declared but not proved“alleged abuses of housing benefits”
- doubtful or suspect“these so-called experts are no help”
Words that rhyme with alleged
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of alleged.
Questions about saying alleged
How do you pronounce alleged?
Say uh-LEJD. The American pronunciation is /əˈlɛdʒd/. In British English it is /əˈlɛdʒd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alleged?
Alleged has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEJD). Broken into parts: uh · LEJD.
Do Americans and Brits say alleged the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈlɛdʒd/ and the British form is /əˈlɛdʒd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.