How to Pronounce Allocating

To pronounce "allocating", say ALL-oc-at-ing — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

ALL-oc-at-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “allocating”

"allocating" has 4 syllables: all-oc-at-ing. It rhymes with titillating and captivating, if that helps it stick.

What does allocating mean?

verb

  1. To set aside for a purpose.
  2. 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

appropriateearmark

Antonyms

deallocatefree

Words that rhyme with allocating

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

titillatingcaptivatinggratingdeprecatinginvigoratingexcruciatingexhilaratingfascinatingexasperatingstimulatingdebilitatingfluctuating

Related words

apportionaffectaffectingallocationsallocativeallotmentallottedallotting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "allocating"?▾

"Allocating" has 4 syllables: all · oc · at · ing.

What does "allocating" mean?▾

Allocating: To set aside for a purpose.

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