How to pronounce allegorically
Say it like al-uh-GOR-ih-kuh-lee. Allegorically has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GOR).
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- al
- uh
- GOR
- ih
- kuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allegorically pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- alKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuhKeep 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 allegorically
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: al-uh-GOR-ih-kuh-lee.
What does allegorically mean?
- In an allegorical manner.
Where does allegorically come from?
From allegorical + -ly.
Questions about saying allegorically
How do you pronounce allegorically?
Say al-uh-GOR-ih-kuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /æləˈɡɑrɪkəli/. In British English it is /æləˈɡɒrɪkəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allegorically?
Allegorically has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GOR). Broken into parts: al · uh · GOR · ih · kuh · lee.
Is allegorically pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /æləˈɡɒrɪkəli/ (al-uh-GOR-ih-kuh-lee).