How to pronounce allotment
Say it like uh-LOT-munt. Allotment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOT).
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- uh
- LOT
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allotment 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.
- LOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of allotment
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-LOT-munt.
What does allotment mean?
- The act of allotting.
- Something allotted; a share, part, or portion granted or distributed
- The allowance of a specific amount of money or other credit of a particular thing to a particular person.
Where does allotment come from?
From Old French alotement (modern French allotement).
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Questions about saying allotment
How do you pronounce allotment?
Say uh-LOT-munt. The American pronunciation is /əˈlɑtmənt/. In British English it is /əˈlɒtmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allotment?
Allotment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOT). Broken into parts: uh · LOT · munt.
Is allotment 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 /əˈlɒtmənt/ (uh-LOT-munt).