How to pronounce allocating
Say it like AL-uh-kay-ting. Allocating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- uh
- kay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allocating 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of allocating
- 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-ting.
What does allocating mean?
- present participle and gerund of allocate How to pronounce allocate
Questions about saying allocating
How do you pronounce allocating?
Say AL-uh-kay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈæləˌkeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈæləˌkeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allocating?
Allocating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · uh · kay · ting.
Is allocating 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 /ˈæləˌkeɪtɪŋ/ (AL-uh-kay-ting).