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allegory

How many syllables in allegory?

  4 syllables

Divide allegory into syllables:   al-le-go-ry
Stressed syllable in allegory:   al-le-go-ry
How to say allegory:

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Synonyms for allegory


1 syllable
  • tale
    2 syllables
    • fable
    • symbol
    • story
    3 syllables
    • metaphor
    • simile
    • parable
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    What rhymes with allegory

    3 syllables
    4 syllables
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