How do you pronounce "allot"?

In American English: /əˈlɑːt/ (uh-LAHT). In British English: /əlˈɒt/ (uhl-OT). In Canadian English: /əˈlɑːt/ (uh-LAHT). In Australian English: /ɐlˈɒt/ (ⱯL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈlɑːt/ (uh-LAHT), while in British English it's /əlˈɒt/ (uhl-OT).

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allot

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/əˈlɑːt/

uh-LAHT

Syllable Breakdown

əal·lɑːtlot

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Last updated: 2026-02-12