How to pronounce allowances
Say it like uh-LOW-un-siz. Allowances has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOW).
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- uh
- LOW
- un
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allowances 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of allowances
American and British speakers say allowances in essentially the same way: /əˈlaʊənsɪz/ in the US and /əˈlaʊənsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-LOW-un-siz.
What does allowances mean?
- plural of allowance How to pronounce allowance
Questions about saying allowances
How do you pronounce allowances?
Say uh-LOW-un-siz. The American pronunciation is /əˈlaʊənsɪz/. In British English it is /əˈlaʊənsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allowances?
Allowances has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOW). Broken into parts: uh · LOW · un · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say allowances the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈlaʊənsɪz/ and the British form is /əˈlaʊənsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.