How to pronounce allowable
Say it like uh-LOW-uh-bul. Allowable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOW).
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- uh
- LOW
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allowable 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.
- LOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of allowable
American and British speakers say allowable in essentially the same way: /əˈlaʊəbəl/ in the US and /əˈlaʊəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-LOW-uh-bul.
What does allowable mean?
- Appropriate; acceptable.
- Intellectually admissible; valid; probable.
- Able to be added or deducted in consideration of something.
- A permitted amount or activity.
Where does allowable come from?
From Middle English allowable, alowable, a borrowing from Old French alouable (Modern French allouable), from allouer, equivalent to allow + -able.
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Questions about saying allowable
How do you pronounce allowable?
Say uh-LOW-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /əˈlaʊəbəl/. In British English it is /əˈlaʊəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allowable?
Allowable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOW). Broken into parts: uh · LOW · uh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say allowable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈlaʊəbəl/ and the British form is /əˈlaʊəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.