How do you pronounce "allows"?

In American English: /əˈlaʊz/ (uh-LOWZ). In British English: /əlˈaʊz/ (uhl-OWZ). In Canadian English: /əˈlaʊz/ (uh-LOWZ). In Australian English: /ɐlˈaʊz/ (ⱯL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈlaʊz/ (uh-LOWZ), while in British English it's /əlˈaʊz/ (uhl-OWZ).

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allows

/əˈlaʊz/

uh-LOWZ

Syllable Breakdown

əal·laʊzlows

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