How to Pronounce Allowances

To pronounce "allowances", say ALL-ow-anc-es — 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-ow-anc-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “allowances”

"allowances" has 4 syllables: all-ow-anc-es. It rhymes with disallowances, if that helps it stick.

What does allowances mean?

noun

  1. Permission; granting, conceding, or admitting
  2. Acknowledgment.

Synonyms

authorizationpermissionsanctiontoleranceremedystipend

Antonyms

penalty

Words that rhyme with allowances

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

disallowances

Related words

adjustmenttolerancemarginleewayabatementsacceptancesadd-ins

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "allowances"?▾

"Allowances" has 4 syllables: all · ow · anc · es.

What does "allowances" mean?▾

Allowances: Permission; granting, conceding, or admitting

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