How to pronounce allots
Say it like uh-LAHTS. Allots has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAHTS).
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- uh
- LAHTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allots 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.
- LAHTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of allots
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-LOTS.
What does allots mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of allot How to pronounce allot
Words that rhyme with allots
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Questions about saying allots
How do you pronounce allots?
Say uh-LAHTS. The American pronunciation is /əˈlɑts/. In British English it is /əˈlɒts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allots?
Allots has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAHTS). Broken into parts: uh · LAHTS.
Is allots 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 /əˈlɒts/ (uh-LOTS).