How to Pronounce Allocate

To pronounce "allocate", say ALL-oc-at-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈæl.ə.keɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈæl.ə.keɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “allocate”

"allocate" has 4 syllables: all-oc-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does allocate mean?

verb

To set aside for a purpose.
To distribute according to a plan, generally followed by the adposition to.
“The bulk of K–12 education funds are allocated to school districts that in turn pay for the cost of operating schools.”

Synonyms

appropriate earmark

Antonyms

deallocate free

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Words that rhyme with allocate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elucidate articulate desolate facilitate profligate explicate deliberate delineate ruminate innate cultivate state

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "allocate"?▾

"Allocate" has 4 syllables: all · oc · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "allocate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "allocate" is /ˈæl.ə.keɪt/.

What does "allocate" mean?▾

Allocate: To set aside for a purpose.

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