allegation
nounStress: third syllable
Syllables: al-le-ga-tion (4)
English Definition
A claim or assertion that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically one made without proof.
Example Sentence
He denied the allegation of theft against him.
US IPA
/ˌæləˈɡeɪʃən/
UK IPA
/ˌæləˈɡeɪʃn/