How do you pronounce "allowances"?

In American English: /əˈlaʊənsɪz/ (uh-LOW-uhns-iz). In British English: /əlˈaʊənsɪz/ (uhl-OW-uhns-iz). In Canadian English: /əˈlaʊənsɪz/ (uh-LOW-uhns-iz). In Australian English: /ɐlˈaʊənsɪz/ (ⱯL-ow-uhns).

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

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

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allowances

/əˈlaʊənsɪz/

uh-LOW-uhns-iz

Syllable Breakdown

əal·laʊlo·ənswa·ɪznces

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Last updated: 2026-02-12