HOW TO PRONOUNCE
allocation
/ˌæləˈkeɪʃən/
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Keep the third syllable strongest, then finish with an unstressed shun for the written tion.
4 syllables · Stress on syllable 3
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“The report explains the allocation of resources.”
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CMU Pronouncing Dictionary ↗What does allocation mean?
noun
- The process or procedure for allocating things, especially money or other resources.
- That which is allocated; allowance, entitlement.
- Restriction of an embryonic cell and its clonal descendants to a particular cell type or body region.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˌæləˈkeɪʃən/
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The allocation of the aerial responsibilities of Great Britain to the Admiralty was a wise move.
Government-industry cooperation, a strong work ethic, and a comparatively small defense allocation have helped Japan advance rapidly, notably in high-technology fields.
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Economic growth has been constrained by a lack of incentives, partly stemming from centralized control over production decisions, investment allocation, and import choices.
The clearing and settlement of the balances arising from the allocation of monetary income shall be carried out by the ECB in accordance with guidelines established by the Governing Council.