How to Pronounce "allow for"

expression

US

əˈɫaʊ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ

uh-LOW for

UK

ɐlˈaʊ/ /fˈɔː

uh-LOW faw

Definition

To consider or make room for something when planning or deciding; to take something into account.

IPA Transcription

American English

əˈɫaʊ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ

British English

ɐlˈaʊ/ /fˈɔː

Simplified Pronunciation

US

uh-LOW for

UK

uh-LOW faw

Listen in Context

We need to allow for traffic when planning our trip.

The budget must allow for extra costs.

We should allow for possible delays.

If you allow for some mistakes, the test is easier to pass.