How to pronounce allegorical
Say it like al-ih-GOR-ih-kul. Allegorical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GOR).
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US American/ˌælɪˈɡɔrɪkəl/al-ih-GOR-ih-kul
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- al
- ih
- GOR
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allegorical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- alGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- GORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does allegorical mean?
adjective
- Of, relating to, or containing allegory.
Words that rhyme with allegorical
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Questions about saying allegorical
How do you pronounce allegorical?
Say al-ih-GOR-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌælɪˈɡɔrɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allegorical?
Allegorical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GOR). Broken into parts: al · ih · GOR · ih · kul.