How to Pronounce Allowable

To pronounce "allowable", say ALL-ow-abl-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

ALL-ow-abl-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “allowable”

"allowable" has 4 syllables: all-ow-abl-e. It rhymes with dowable and plowable, if that helps it stick.

What does allowable mean?

noun

  1. Permitted amount or activity.

adjective

  1. Appropriate; satisfactory; acceptable.
  2. Intellectually admissible; valid; probable.

Synonyms

leveful

Words that rhyme with allowable

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dowableplowablebowableunallowable

Related words

permissiblepermittedadmissibledeductibleacceptedacceptableallowedauthorized

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "allowable"?▾

"Allowable" has 4 syllables: all · ow · abl · e.

What does "allowable" mean?▾

Allowable: Permitted amount or activity.

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