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?