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How to Pronounce "analogy"

word

əˈnæɫədʒi
uh-NAL-uh-jee
ɐnˈælədʒi
uh-NAL-uh-jee

Definition

An analogy is a comparison between two things, usually to explain or make something clearer by showing how it is similar to something else.

IPA Transcription

American English

əˈnæɫədʒi

British English

ɐnˈælədʒi

Simplified Pronunciation

US

uh-NAL-uh-jee

UK

uh-NAL-uh-jee

Listen in Context

She used an analogy to explain the math problem.

The teacher made an analogy between the heart and a pump.

This story is an analogy for real-life problems.

If you're confused, let me give you an analogy that might help.