How to Pronounce "alleged"
word
/əˈɫɛdʒd/
uh-LEJD
/ɐlˈɛdʒd/
uh-LEJD
Definition
Describes something that people say is true or has happened, but it has not been proven. Commonly used to describe accusations or claims.
IPA Transcription
American English
/əˈɫɛdʒd/
British English
/ɐlˈɛdʒd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-LEJD
UK
uh-LEJD
Listen in Context
The police arrested the alleged criminal last night.
She denied all the alleged accusations.
The story about the alleged UFO sighting spread quickly.
The company fired the employee after the alleged theft was reported.