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Alleging Pronunciation
Alleging is pronounced uh-LE-jing, IPA /əˈlɛdʒɪŋ/.
uh-LE-jing
US /əˈlɛdʒɪŋ/ · UK /əˈlɛdʒɪŋ/
Syllables: uh · LE · jing (3 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
verb (present participle of allege): Stating something as a fact without having proved it yet, usually in a complaint or a lawsuit.
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Alleging in a Sentence
- The letter alleging fraud arrived on Monday.
- They filed a claim alleging unfair dismissal.
- A report alleging neglect went to the council.
Common Mispronunciations of Alleging
Not A-luh-jing
Move the punch to LE in the middle and open on an unstressed uh.
Not uh-LEG-ing
Soften that g to a j, because the e after it makes it gentle as in gem.
Tip: Allege, alleged, and alleging all keep the j sound and the middle stress.
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