How to pronounce allegorize
Say it like AL-uh-gor-eyez. Allegorize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- uh
- gor
- eyez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allegorize 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.
- gorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eyezGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of allegorize
American and British speakers say allegorize in essentially the same way: /ˈæləɡɔˌraɪz/ in the US and /ˈælɪɡəraɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: AL-ih-guh-ryze.
What does allegorize mean?
- To interpret (a picture, story, or other form of communication) to reveal a hidden, broader message about real-world issues and occurrences.
- To create an allegory from (a character, an event or situation, etc.); also, to use one or more symbols to depict (a hidden, broader message about real-world issues and occurrences).
- Followed by away: to treat (something) as allegorical or symbolic rather than as truth.
Where does allegorize come from?
From Late Middle English allegoriese, allegorisen (“to interpret (something) in a spiritual sense”), from Anglo-Norman allegorizer and Middle French allegoriser, alegoriser (“to express or interpret allegorically”) (modern French allégorise
Questions about saying allegorize
How do you pronounce allegorize?
Say AL-uh-gor-eyez. The American pronunciation is /ˈæləɡɔˌraɪz/. In British English it is /ˈælɪɡəraɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allegorize?
Allegorize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · uh · gor · eyez.
Do Americans and Brits say allegorize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæləɡɔˌraɪz/ and the British form is /ˈælɪɡəraɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.