How to Pronounce "allowance"
word
/əˈɫaʊəns/
uh-LOW-uhns
/ɐlˈaʊəns/
uh-LOW-uhns
Definition
An allowance is a fixed amount of money given on a regular basis, often to children by parents for expenses, or as a financial benefit to cover specific needs.
IPA Transcription
American English
/əˈɫaʊəns/
British English
/ɐlˈaʊəns/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-LOW-uhns
UK
uh-LOW-uhns
Listen in Context
My parents give me a weekly allowance.
He receives a travel allowance for work trips.
Children often spend their allowance on snacks or toys.
I saved my entire allowance last month to buy a new game.