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How to pronounce:
allegedly
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈledʒɪdli
Examples:
The scandal was allegedly known among the people.
The money was allegedly misappropriated.
It was allegedly the birthplace of the prophet Elisha.
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Common mistakes of allegedly pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "a-LE-gedly." The correct stress is on the second syllable: /əˈlɛdʒ.ɪd.li/ in US and /əˈlɛdʒ.ɪd.li/ in UK. Tip: Remember to emphasize "led" to pronounce it correctly.
- Vowel sounds: Some learners pronounce "allegedly" with a long "e" sound, like "a-lee-gedly." The correct pronunciation features a short "e" sound in the second syllable, as in /əˈlɛdʒ.ɪd.li/. Tip: Focus on the "e" sounding like "eh."
- Syllable count: A common mistake is to pronounce "allegedly" with only three syllables, saying "a-le-gedly." The word has four syllables: /əˈlɛdʒ.ɪd.li/. Tip: Break it down into four parts: "al-le-ged-ly."
- The "d" sound: Some may mispronounce the "d" in "allegedly" as a "t," saying "a-le-get-ly." The correct sound is a clear "d," as in /əˈlɛdʒ.ɪd.li/. Tip: Practice the "d" by placing your tongue against the roof of your mouth.
- Final "ly" sound: It's common to drop the "ly" ending, saying "alleged." The complete pronunciation includes the "ly," pronounced as /li/. Tip: Make sure to finish with "ly" to sound complete and accurate.