American English

How to pronounce alleged

Common word
uhLEHJD

/əˈlɛʤd̚/

2 syllables · Stress the second syllable.

said to be true or to have happened, but without proof

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Meanings & examples

said to be true or to have happened, but without proof

The alleged thief was caught red-handed.

The alleged crime took place last night.