How to Pronounce Allotted

To pronounce "allotted", say ALL-ott-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

ALL-ott-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “allotted”

"allotted" has 3 syllables: all-ott-ed. It rhymes with trotted and spotted, if that helps it stick.

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

What does allotted 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 allotted

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trottedspottedclottedknotteddottedrottedslottedpottedblottedsottedcarotidplotted

Related words

assignedaccordedaccumulatedaffectedaffordedallocateallocatedallocating

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "allotted"?▾

"Allotted" has 3 syllables: all · ott · ed.

What does "allotted" mean?▾

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

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