How to Pronounce "allegorical"
word
ˌæɫəˈɡɔɹəkəɫ
al-uh-GOR-ih-kuhl
ˌælɪɡˈɒɹɪkəl
al-ih-GOR-ih-kuhl
Definition
Describes something (like a story or artwork) that represents deeper meanings or moral lessons through symbols or metaphors, rather than being literal.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌæɫəˈɡɔɹəkəɫ
British English
ˌælɪɡˈɒɹɪkəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
al-uh-GOR-ih-kuhl
UK
al-ih-GOR-ih-kuhl
Listen in Context
The painting has an allegorical meaning about freedom.
The author wrote an allegorical story for children.
The movie is highly allegorical.
Many fairy tales are actually allegorical, teaching kids important values.