How do you pronounce "allege"?

In American English: /əˈlɛdʒ/ (uh-LEHJ). In British English: /əlˈɛdʒ/ (uhl-EHJ). In Canadian English: /əˈlɛdʒ/ (uh-LEHJ). In Australian English: /ɐlˈɛdʒ/ (ⱯL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈlɛdʒ/ (uh-LEHJ), while in British English it's /əlˈɛdʒ/ (uhl-EHJ).

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/əˈlɛdʒ/

uh-LEHJ

Syllable Breakdown

əal·lɛdʒlege

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Last updated: 2026-02-12