How to pronounce allegedly
Say it like uh-LEJ-ud-lee. Allegedly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEJ).
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- uh
- LEJ
- ud
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allegedly 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.
- udKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of allegedly
American and British speakers say allegedly in essentially the same way: /əˈlɛdʒədli/ in the US and /əˈlɛdʒɪdli/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-LEJ-id-lee.
What does allegedly mean?
- according to what has been alleged“he was on trial for allegedly murdering his wife”
Where does allegedly come from?
From alleged + -ly.
Questions about saying allegedly
How do you pronounce allegedly?
Say uh-LEJ-ud-lee. The American pronunciation is /əˈlɛdʒədli/. In British English it is /əˈlɛdʒɪdli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allegedly?
Allegedly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEJ). Broken into parts: uh · LEJ · ud · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say allegedly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈlɛdʒədli/ and the British form is /əˈlɛdʒɪdli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.