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.