How to pronounce alleges
Say it like uh-LEJ-uz. Alleges has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEJ).
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- uh
- LEJ
- uz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alleges 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.
- uzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of alleges
American and British speakers say alleges in essentially the same way: /əˈlɛdʒəz/ in the US and /əˈlɛdʒəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-LEJ-uz.
What does alleges mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of allege How to pronounce allege
Questions about saying alleges
How do you pronounce alleges?
Say uh-LEJ-uz. The American pronunciation is /əˈlɛdʒəz/. In British English it is /əˈlɛdʒəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alleges?
Alleges has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEJ). Broken into parts: uh · LEJ · uz.
Do Americans and Brits say alleges the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈlɛdʒəz/ and the British form is /əˈlɛdʒəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.