How to Pronounce Alleged

To pronounce "alleged", say ALL-eg-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

ALL-eg-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “alleged”

"alleged" has 3 syllables: all-eg-ed. It rhymes with wedged and edged, if that helps it stick.

What does alleged mean?

verb

  1. To state under oath, to plead.
  2. To cite or quote an author or his work for or against.

verb

  1. To lighten, diminish.

adjective

  1. Asserted but not proved.
  2. Supposed but doubtful.

Words that rhyme with alleged

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wedgededgedfledgedhedgedpledgeddredgedsedgedsledgedkedgedunhedged

Related words

supposeddeclaredso-calledquestionablepurportedlypurportedassumptionself-styled

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "alleged"?▾

"Alleged" has 3 syllables: all · eg · ed.

What does "alleged" mean?▾

Alleged: To state under oath, to plead.

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