How do you pronounce "alleged"?

In American English: /əˈlɛdʒd/ (uh-LEHJD). In British English: /əlˈɛdʒd/ (uhl-EHJD). In Canadian English: /əˈlɛdʒd/ (uh-LEHJD). In Australian English: /ɐlˈɛdʒd/ (ⱯL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈlɛdʒd/ (uh-LEHJD), while in British English it's /əlˈɛdʒd/ (uhl-EHJD).

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alleged

/əˈlɛdʒd/

uh-LEHJD

Syllable Breakdown

əal·lɛdʒdleged

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Last updated: 2026-02-12