How to Pronounce "allegation"
word
ˌæɫəˈɡeɪʃən
al-uh-GAY-shun
ˌælɪɡˈeɪʃən
al-i-GAY-shun
Definition
An allegation is a statement or claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal, usually without proof at the time it is made.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌæɫəˈɡeɪʃən
British English
ˌælɪɡˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
al-uh-GAY-shun
UK
al-i-GAY-shun
Listen in Context
The company denied the allegation of fraud.
She made an allegation against her neighbor.
The police are investigating the allegation very carefully.
There have been several allegations of misconduct, but nothing has been proven.