How to Pronounce Allotment

To pronounce "allotment", say ALL-otm-ent — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈlɔt.mɛnt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/əˈlɔt.mɛnt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “allotment”

"allotment" has 3 syllables: all-otm-ent. It rhymes with overallotment, if that helps it stick.

What does allotment mean?

noun

  1. The act of allotting.
  2. Something allotted; a share, part, or portion granted or distributed

Words that rhyme with allotment

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overallotment

Related words

allocationapportionmentapportioningparcelingparcellingallocateallocateddistribution

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "allotment"?▾

"Allotment" has 3 syllables: all · otm · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "allotment"?▾

The IPA transcription of "allotment" is /əˈlɔt.mɛnt/.

What does "allotment" mean?▾

Allotment: The act of allotting.

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