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alleges

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "alleges" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

alleges

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

alleges is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, alleges is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofalleges

1verb
  • To state under oath, to plead.
  • To cite or quote an author or his work for or against.
  • To adduce (something) as a reason, excuse, support etc.
  • To make a claim as justification or proof; to make an assertion without proof.

    Example: "The agency alleged my credit history had problems."

1verb
  • To lighten, diminish.
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