How to pronounce allocated
Say it like AL-uh-kay-tid. Allocated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- uh
- kay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allocated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of allocated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AL-uh-kay-tid.
What does allocated mean?
- Having been granted an allocation; having received (something) as part of a plan or scheduled disbursement; having been assigned (something) that was set aside for a particular purpose.
- simple past and past participle of allocate How to pronounce allocate
Questions about saying allocated
How do you pronounce allocated?
Say AL-uh-kay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈæləˌkeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈæləˌkeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allocated?
Allocated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · uh · kay · tid.
Is allocated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈæləˌkeɪtɪd/ (AL-uh-kay-tid).