How To Pronounce Allocation
allocation
How To Say Allocation Phonetically
Say the part in capitals loudest. This plain spelling is a guide; the IPA above is exact.
In British English, allocation is pronounced /ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˌæl.əˈkʰeɪ.ʃn̩]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/.
Allocation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third syllable. British and American speakers say it the same way.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Allocation has four syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the third syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is ooOo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Words That Rhyme With Allocation
Transcription Tips For Allocation
- Rule 1
Double Letters
Double letters usually realise one sound. There are some cases where double letters realise two sounds, which usually happens with cc and zz.
letter /ˈlet.ə/bigger /ˈbɪɡ.ə/manner /ˈmæn.ə/
Here. Allocation /ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/
- Rule 3
Mark The Stressed Syllable
When a word has more than one syllable, the primary stress marker must be placed before the stressed syllable. It is wrong to write /lɔː.jə/ without the stress marker.
lawyer /ˈlɔː.jə/
Here. Allocation /ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/
- Rule 7
Stress Mark Replaces The Dot
Do not place a syllable boundary marker where the stress marker appears. /ðeɪ.ə.naʊ.ˈhɪə/ is not acceptable.
They are now here /ðeɪ.ə.naʊˈhɪə/
Here. Allocation /ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/
Questions About Allocation
How do you say allocation phonetically?
Allocation sounds like al-uh-KAY-shuhn in British English, and the same in American English. The part in capitals is stressed.
How do you pronounce allocation in British English?
In British English, allocation is pronounced /ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˌæl.əˈkʰeɪ.ʃn̩].
How do you pronounce allocation in American English?
In American English, allocation is pronounced /ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/.
How many syllables are in allocation?
Allocation has four syllables, /æl/ + /ə/ + /keɪ/ + /ʃən/.
Where is the stress in allocation?
The main stress is on the third syllable, /keɪ/.
Do British and American English pronounce allocation the same way?
Yes. Both are /ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/.
Syllables And Tree Diagram Of Allocation
Allocation has four syllables. See how allocation divides into syllables, its syllable structure and its tree diagram in the Adroit Phonology App.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern ooOo
Nearby Words
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