How do you pronounce "allegations"?

In American English: /ˌæləˈgeɪʃənz/ (al-uh-GAYSH-uhnz). In British English: /ˌælɪgˈeɪʃənz/ (al-ig-AYSH-uhnz). In Canadian English: /ˌæləˈgeɪʃənz/ (al-uh-GAYSH-uhnz). In Australian English: /ˌalɪɡˈeɪʃənz/ (al-IG-aysh).

Is "allegations" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌæləˈgeɪʃənz/ (al-uh-GAYSH-uhnz), while in British English it's /ˌælɪgˈeɪʃənz/ (al-ig-AYSH-uhnz).

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allegations

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/ˌæləˈgeɪʃənz/

al-uh-GAYSH-uhnz

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ælal·əle·geɪʃga·ənztions

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Last updated: 2026-02-12