How to pronounce allow

Say it like this: /əˈlaʊ/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/əˈlaʊ/

British

What does allow mean?

verbTo let one have as a suitable share of something.

“to allow a servant his liberty; to allow a free passage; to allow one day for rest”

To present something as possible or reasonable.

“The event allows of only one interpretation.”

To permit, to give permission to.

“I will allow my son to be absent.”

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