How do you pronounce "allowing"?

In American English: /əˈlaʊɪŋ/ (uh-LOW-ing). In British English: /əlˈaʊɪŋ/ (uhl-OW-ing). In Canadian English: /əˈlaʊɪŋ/ (uh-LOW-ing). In Australian English: /ɐlˈaʊɪŋ/ (ⱯL-ow).

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

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

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allowing

/əˈlaʊɪŋ/

uh-LOW-ing

Syllable Breakdown

əal·laʊlow·ɪŋing

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Last updated: 2026-02-12