How to Pronounce “allowance

word

/əˈɫaʊəns/
uh-LOW-uhns
/ɐlˈaʊəns/
uh-LOW-uhns

IPA Transcription

American English

/əˈɫaʊəns/

British English

/ɐlˈaʊəns/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

uh-LOW-uhns

UK

uh-LOW-uhns

Listen in Context

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.

Does your job offer a housing allowance?