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Allege Pronunciation
Allege is pronounced uh-LEJ, IPA /əˈlɛdʒ/.
uh-LEJ
US /əˈlɛdʒ/ · UK /əˈlɛdʒ/
Syllables: uh · LEJ (2 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
verb: To claim that something happened without having proved it.
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Allege in a Sentence
- The letters allege serious failings in the inspection.
- They allege that no warning was given before the closure.
- Nobody has alleged anything against her.
Common Mispronunciations of Allege
Not uh-LEG
A g before an e goes soft, so the word closes on the j of judge and rhymes with ledge.
Not A-lej
The volume sits at the back, on LEJ, so the opening is only a quick uh.
Tip: The final e adds nothing audible: allege rhymes exactly with pledge.
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