How to pronounce allotted
Say it like uh-LAH-tid. Allotted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAH).
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- uh
- LAH
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allotted 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.
- LAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of allotted
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-LOT-id.
What does allotted mean?
- simple past and past participle of allot How to pronounce allot
Words that rhyme with allotted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of allotted.
Questions about saying allotted
How do you pronounce allotted?
Say uh-LAH-tid. The American pronunciation is /əˈlɑtɪd/. In British English it is /əˈlɒtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allotted?
Allotted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAH). Broken into parts: uh · LAH · tid.
Is allotted 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 /əˈlɒtɪd/ (uh-LOT-id).