How to pronounce overallotment
Say it like oh-vuh-ruh-LAHT-munt. Overallotment has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAHT).
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- oh
- vuh
- ruh
- LAHT
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overallotment pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of overallotment
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-vuh-ruh-LOT-munt.
What does overallotment mean?
- An excessively large allotment or portion.
- A greenshoe option.
Where does overallotment come from?
From over- + allotment.
Questions about saying overallotment
How do you pronounce overallotment?
Say oh-vuh-ruh-LAHT-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvərəˈlɑtmənt/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvərəˈlɒtmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overallotment?
Overallotment has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAHT). Broken into parts: oh · vuh · ruh · LAHT · munt.
Is overallotment 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 /ˌəʊvərəˈlɒtmənt/ (oh-vuh-ruh-LOT-munt).