How to pronounce allotments
Say it like uh-LAHT-munts. Allotments has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAHT).
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- uh
- LAHT
- munts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allotments 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.
- muntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of allotments
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-LOT-munts.
What does allotments mean?
- plural of allotment How to pronounce allotment
Questions about saying allotments
How do you pronounce allotments?
Say uh-LAHT-munts. The American pronunciation is /əˈlɑtmənts/. In British English it is /əˈlɒtmənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allotments?
Allotments has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAHT). Broken into parts: uh · LAHT · munts.
Is allotments 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 /əˈlɒtmənts/ (uh-LOT-munts).