How to Pronounce "allocation"
word
ˌæɫəˈkeɪʃən
al-uh-KAY-shun
ˌæləkˈeɪʃən
al-uh-KAY-shun
Definition
The process of giving or distributing resources, time, or tasks to particular people, groups, or uses.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌæɫəˈkeɪʃən
British English
ˌæləkˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
al-uh-KAY-shun
UK
al-uh-KAY-shun
Listen in Context
The allocation of funds was decided by the manager.
We need a fair allocation of resources.
The teacher is responsible for the allocation of group tasks.
After hours of discussion, the budget allocation finally made sense to everyone.