How to Pronounce "allegiance"
word
/əˈɫidʒəns/
uh-LEE-juhns
/ɐlˈiːdʒəns/
uh-LEE-juhns
Definition
Loyalty or commitment to a group, cause, person, or country, often shown by supporting or obeying them.
IPA Transcription
American English
/əˈɫidʒəns/
British English
/ɐlˈiːdʒəns/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-LEE-juhns
UK
uh-LEE-juhns
Listen in Context
He swore allegiance to his country.
The knight pledged his allegiance to the king.
Children recite the pledge of allegiance at school.
Many people feel a strong allegiance to their hometowns, even after moving away.