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allegory
Definition:
(nou) a short moral story (often with animal characters) (nou) a visible symbol representing an abstract idea (nou) an expressive style that uses fictional characters and events to describe some subject by suggestive resemblances; an extended metaphor
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈæləɡəri
Examples:
The story of Joseph is an allegory for the rejection of the Palestinians.
The introduction to this work is an allegory of love summarizing the story.
The story examines a modern allegory of the Biblical figure of Judas.
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Common mistakes of allegory pronunciation
- Stress placement error: Some learners place the stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "al-ˈleg-or-y". The correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈal-ə-ˌgɔr-i". Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable when pronouncing "allegory".
- Vowel sound confusion: A common mistake is mispronouncing the "a" in "allegory" as "æ" instead of "ə". This leads to "æ-leg-or-y" instead of "ˈal-ə-ˌgɔr-i". Tip: Practice saying "al" with a relaxed, neutral vowel sound.
- Missing the schwa: Some speakers omit the schwa sound in the second syllable, resulting in "al-leg-or-y". The correct pronunciation includes the schwa: "ˈal-ə-ˌgɔr-i". Tip: Focus on lightly pronouncing the "ə" to maintain the correct rhythm.
- Incorrect final syllable: Many pronounce the last syllable as "ree" instead of "i". This leads to "allegor-ee" instead of "allegor-i". Tip: Ensure the last syllable sounds like "i" as in "happy" to correctly say "allegory".
- Overemphasizing syllables: Some people stress every syllable equally, saying "a-lle-go-ry". The proper pronunciation stresses the first syllable and lightly touches on the others: "ˈal-ə-ˌgɔr-i". Tip: Practice saying "allegory" smoothly, focusing on the first syllable.