How to Pronounce “allow”
word
/əˈɫaʊ/
uh-LOW
/ɐlˈaʊ/
uh-LOW
IPA Transcription
American English
/əˈɫaʊ/
British English
/ɐlˈaʊ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-LOW
UK
uh-LOW
Listen in Context
My parents allow me to stay up late on weekends.
This ticket does not allow entry after 8 p.m.
The new road will allow faster travel to the city.
They won't allow any exceptions, no matter who asks.