How to pronounce Allegheny
Say it like AL-uh-ghen-ee. Allegheny has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- uh
- ghen
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allegheny pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ghenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Allegheny
American and British speakers say Allegheny in essentially the same way: /ˈæləˌɡɛni/ in the US and /ˈæləˌɡɛni/ in the UK.
British respelling: AL-uh-ghen-ee.
Other ways to say Allegheny
Allegheny also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- al-uh-GAY-nee /ˌæləˈɡeɪni/
What does Allegheny mean?
- The Allegheny River in Pennsylvania.
- Allegheny Mountain (Pennsylvania), a major mountain ridge in the northern part of the Allegheny Mountains.
- Allegheny Mountain (West Virginia – Virginia), a major mountain ridge in the southern part of the Allegheny Mountains.
Where does Allegheny come from?
Borrowed from Unami Alikehane, from alike (“to step; he steps”) and -hane (“river”).
Questions about saying Allegheny
How do you pronounce Allegheny?
Say AL-uh-ghen-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈæləˌɡɛni/. In British English it is /ˈæləˌɡɛni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Allegheny?
Allegheny has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · uh · ghen · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say Allegheny the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæləˌɡɛni/ and the British form is /ˈæləˌɡɛni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.