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How to pronounce:
allocate
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈæləkeɪt
Examples:
Directors are not obligated to give them any and all profits, but may allocate the money in the best way they see fit.
He should not allocate the fincancial income.
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Common mistakes of allocate pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable "lo" instead of the first "al" in "allocate" (ˈæl.ə.keɪt). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable.
- Vowel confusion: Some people pronounce the first syllable as "a" (like "cat") instead of the correct "al" (ˈæl) in "allocate". Tip: Focus on using the short "a" sound as in "apple" to start.
- Final syllable mispronunciation: It's common to say "allocate" ending with a hard "t" sound. The correct pronunciation includes a softer "t" sound (ˈæl.ə.keɪt). Tip: Practice saying "allocate" slowly to ensure the final syllable flows smoothly.
- Overemphasis on syllables: Learners sometimes add unnecessary emphasis on the second syllable, making it sound like "al-LO-cate". Tip: Keep the second syllable light and quick to maintain the correct rhythm of "allocate".
- Mispronouncing the "c" sound: Some may pronounce the "c" in "allocate" as a hard "k" sound instead of the soft "k" sound (ˈæl.ə.keɪt). Tip: Ensure the "c" sounds like "k" in "cat" for correct pronunciation.