How to pronounce allowance
allowance
/əˈlaʊəns/
3 syllables, stress on the second
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Allowance, sound by sound
| /ə/as in cup | A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open. |
| /l/as in look | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides. |
| /aʊ/as in now | Glide from “ah” to “oo”. One syllable. |
| /ə/as in cup | A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open. |
| /n/as in no | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose. |
| /s/as in see | Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air. |
In a sentence
Very well, we'll make allowance in your case.
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce allowance?
Allowance is pronounced /əˈlaʊəns/ in American English.
How many syllables are in allowance?
Allowance has 3 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in allowance?
The second syllable: /əˈlaʊəns/.