How do you pronounce "allow"?

In American English: /əˈlaʊ/ (uh-LOW). In British English: /əlˈaʊ/ (uhl-OW). In Canadian English: /əˈlaʊ/ (uh-LOW). In Australian English: /ɐlˈaʊ/ (ⱯL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈlaʊ/ (uh-LOW), while in British English it's /əlˈaʊ/ (uhl-OW).

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allow

/əˈlaʊ/

uh-LOW

Syllable Breakdown

əal·laʊlow

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Last updated: 2026-02-12