How to pronounce allotting
Say it like uh-LOT-ing. Allotting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOT).
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- uh
- LOT
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allotting 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of allotting
- 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-ing.
What does allotting mean?
- present participle and gerund of allot How to pronounce allot
Words that rhyme with allotting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of allotting.
Questions about saying allotting
How do you pronounce allotting?
Say uh-LOT-ing. The American pronunciation is /əˈlɑtɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈlɒtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allotting?
Allotting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOT). Broken into parts: uh · LOT · ing.
Is allotting 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 /əˈlɒtɪŋ/ (uh-LOT-ing).