How do you pronounce "allocation"?

In American English: /ˌæləˈkeɪʃən/ (al-uh-KAYSH-uhn). In British English: /ˌæləkˈeɪʃən/ (al-uhk-AYSH-uhn). In Canadian English: /ˌæləˈkeɪʃən/ (al-uh-KAYSH-uhn). In Australian English: /ˌaləkˈeɪʃən/ (al-UHK-aysh).

Is "allocation" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌæləˈkeɪʃən/ (al-uh-KAYSH-uhn), while in British English it's /ˌæləkˈeɪʃən/ (al-uhk-AYSH-uhn).

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allocation

/ˌæləˈkeɪʃən/

al-uh-KAYSH-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

ælal·əlo·keɪʃca·əntion

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Last updated: 2026-02-12