How to pronounce allocations
Say it like al-uh-KAY-shunz. Allocations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce allocations. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- al
- uh
- KAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allocations 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of allocations
American and British speakers say allocations in essentially the same way: /ˌæləˈkeɪʃənz/ in the US and /ˌæləˈkeɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: al-uh-KAY-shunz.
What does allocations mean?
- plural of allocation How to pronounce allocation
Words that rhyme with allocations
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of allocations.
Questions about saying allocations
How do you pronounce allocations?
Say al-uh-KAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌæləˈkeɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌæləˈkeɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allocations?
Allocations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY). Broken into parts: al · uh · KAY · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say allocations the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæləˈkeɪʃənz/ and the British form is /ˌæləˈkeɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.