How to pronounce allege
American English pronunciation
uh-LEJ
- IPA
- /əˈlɛdʒ/
- Syllables
- uh · LEJ (2 syllables, stress on the 2nd)
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What allege means
To say something is true without proving it
In a sentence: Sam alleged that his little sister ate the last cookie, but he had no proof.
Where it comes from: It comes from old French and Latin words. The Latin one meant "to send on an errand" or "to mention."
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