allocate
A-la-KAYT
alakayt
/ˈæləˌkeɪt/ · 3 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “allocate” is spelled “alakayt”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | a | l | a | k | ay | t |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /æ/ | /l/ | /ə/ | /k/ | /eɪ/ | /t/ |
English writes “allocate” with
8 letters for 6 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“alakayt” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “allocate”
waitgreatlatehatedatestraightstateeightappreciateweight
“allocate” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “allocate”?
“allocate” is pronounced A-la-KAYT — IPA /ˈæləˌkeɪt/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “alakayt”.
How many syllables are in “allocate”?
“allocate” has 3 syllables: A-la-KAYT (the capitalized syllable is stressed).