How to Pronounce "allegations"
word
/ˌæɫəˈɡeɪʃənz/
a-luh-GAY-shuhnz
/ˌælɪɡˈeɪʃənz/
a-luh-GAY-shuhnz
Definition
Allegations are statements that someone has done something wrong or illegal, usually made without proof at first. These are claims that still need to be proven true or false.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌæɫəˈɡeɪʃənz/
British English
/ˌælɪɡˈeɪʃənz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
a-luh-GAY-shuhnz
UK
a-luh-GAY-shuhnz
Listen in Context
The newspaper reported several allegations against the politician.
The company denied all allegations of fraud.
Police are investigating the allegations made by the victim.
He's facing serious allegations, but nothing has been proven yet.