How do you pronounce "allowed"?

In American English: /əˈlaʊd/ (uh-LOWD). In British English: /əlˈaʊd/ (uhl-OWD). In Canadian English: /əˈlaʊd/ (uh-LOWD). In Australian English: /ɐlˈaʊd/ (ⱯL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈlaʊd/ (uh-LOWD), while in British English it's /əlˈaʊd/ (uhl-OWD).

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allowed

/əˈlaʊd/

uh-LOWD

Syllable Breakdown

əal·laʊdlowed

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