How do you pronounce "allowance"?

In American English: /əˈlaʊəns/ (uh-LOW-uhns). In British English: /əlˈaʊəns/ (uhl-OW-uhns). In Canadian English: /əˈlaʊəns/ (uh-LOW-uhns). In Australian English: /ɐlˈaʊəns/ (ⱯL-ow).

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

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

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allowance

/əˈlaʊəns/

uh-LOW-uhns

Syllable Breakdown

əal·laʊlow·ənsance

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Last updated: 2026-02-12