How to Pronounce Allot

To pronounce "allot", say ALL-ot — 2 syllables, IPA /əˈlɒt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/əˈlɒt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “allot”

"allot" has 2 syllables: all-ot. It rhymes with fraught and distraught, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: alot — easy to mix up when writing.

What does allot mean?

verb

  1. To distribute or apportion by (or as if by) lot.
  2. To assign or designate as a task or for a purpose.

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Words that rhyme with allot

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fraughtdistraughttautonslaughthottrotknotoverwroughtthoughtblotnoughtspot

Related words

portiondistributedealassigndispensegrant

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "allot"?▾

"Allot" has 2 syllables: all · ot.

What is the IPA transcription of "allot"?▾

The IPA transcription of "allot" is /əˈlɒt/.

What does "allot" mean?▾

Allot: To distribute or apportion by (or as if by) lot.

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