How to pronounce allocation
Say it like al-uh-KAY-shun. Allocation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY).
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- al
- uh
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allocation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- alGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of allocation
American and British speakers say allocation in essentially the same way: /ˌæləˈkeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌæləˈkeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: al-uh-KAY-shun.
What does allocation mean?
- a share set aside for a specific purpose
- the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan“the apportionment of seats in the House of Representatives is based on the relative population of each state”
- (computer science) the assignment of particular areas of a magnetic disk to particular data or instructions
Where does allocation come from?
From Middle French allocacion, from Medieval Latin allocātiō.
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Words that rhyme with allocation
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Questions about saying allocation
How do you pronounce allocation?
Say al-uh-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌæləˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌæləˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allocation?
Allocation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY). Broken into parts: al · uh · KAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say allocation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæləˈkeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌæləˈkeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.