How to pronounce allowing
Say it like uh-LOW-ing. Allowing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOW).
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- uh
- LOW
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allowing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of allowing
American and British speakers say allowing in essentially the same way: /əˈlaʊɪŋ/ in the US and /əˈlaʊɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-LOW-ing.
What does allowing mean?
- present participle and gerund of allow How to pronounce allow
Words that rhyme with allowing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of allowing.
Questions about saying allowing
How do you pronounce allowing?
Say uh-LOW-ing. The American pronunciation is /əˈlaʊɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈlaʊɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allowing?
Allowing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOW). Broken into parts: uh · LOW · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say allowing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈlaʊɪŋ/ and the British form is /əˈlaʊɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.