How to Pronounce "allow for"
expression
əˈɫaʊ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
uh-LOW for
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.