How to pronounce allot
Say it like uh-LAHT. Allot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAHT).
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- uh
- LAHT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of allot
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-LOT.
What does allot mean?
- To distribute or apportion by (or as if by) lot.
- To assign or designate as a task or for a purpose.“Each candidate was allotted five minutes to make a presentation in front of the judges.”
- to intend; reckon
Where does allot come from?
From Middle English allotten, from Old French aloter (Modern French allotir).
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Words that rhyme with allot
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Questions about saying allot
How do you pronounce allot?
Say uh-LAHT. The American pronunciation is /əˈlɑt/. In British English it is /əˈlɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allot?
Allot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAHT). Broken into parts: uh · LAHT.
Is allot pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /əˈlɒt/ (uh-LOT).