American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'alleged' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "alleged" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "alleged"

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Simple pronunciation
uh-lehjd
IPA transcription
/əˈlɛʤd̚/
Word frequency
4,247th

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What does "alleged" mean?

  1. said to be true or to have happened, but without proof

Examples of "alleged" in a sentence

  • The alleged thief was caught red-handed.
  • The alleged crime took place last night.
  • The police arrested the alleged suspect.

How common is "alleged"?

Alleged is the 4,247th most common word in English.

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