How to Pronounce Allegorical

To pronounce "allegorical", say ALL-eg-or-ic-al — 5 syllables, IPA /ˌæl.ɪˈɡɔɹ.ɪ.kəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˌæl.ɪˈɡɔɹ.ɪ.kəl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “allegorical”

"allegorical" has 5 syllables: all-eg-or-ic-al. It rhymes with oracle and rhetorical, if that helps it stick.

What does allegorical mean?

adjective

  1. Of, relating to, or containing allegory

Words that rhyme with allegorical

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

oraclerhetoricalauriclehistoricalcategoricalmetaphoricalcoracleoratoricalmorrical

Related words

allegoricrepresentativesymbolicmetaphoricalfigurativeemblematicparabolictypological

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "allegorical"?▾

"Allegorical" has 5 syllables: all · eg · or · ic · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "allegorical"?▾

The IPA transcription of "allegorical" is /ˌæl.ɪˈɡɔɹ.ɪ.kəl/.

What does "allegorical" mean?▾

Allegorical: Of, relating to, or containing allegory

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