How to pronounce alleging
Say it like uh-LEJ-ing. Alleging has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEJ).
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- uh
- LEJ
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alleging 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of alleging
American and British speakers say alleging in essentially the same way: /əˈlɛdʒɪŋ/ in the US and /əˈlɛdʒɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-LEJ-ing.
What does alleging mean?
Words that rhyme with alleging
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Questions about saying alleging
How do you pronounce alleging?
Say uh-LEJ-ing. The American pronunciation is /əˈlɛdʒɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈlɛdʒɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alleging?
Alleging has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEJ). Broken into parts: uh · LEJ · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say alleging the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈlɛdʒɪŋ/ and the British form is /əˈlɛdʒɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.