How to Pronounce "allowances"
word
əˈɫaʊənsɪz
uh-LOW-uhn-siz
ɐlˈaʊənsɪz
uh-LOW-uhn-siz
Definition
Money given regularly for a specific purpose, such as to cover living expenses or as pocket money for children. It can also refer to permitted amounts of something, like luggage or food.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈɫaʊənsɪz
British English
ɐlˈaʊənsɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-LOW-uhn-siz
UK
uh-LOW-uhn-siz
Listen in Context
Children often receive allowances for doing chores.
Many jobs include travel allowances.
Airlines have strict baggage allowances.
My parents stopped giving me allowances when I turned sixteen.