How to pronounce allowed in American English
“allowed” pronunciation by American speakers
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“allowed” in real sentences — American speakers
1,000+ clips in the index. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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Cell phones are allowed in school. iPads are allowed in school.
The Obama White House
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allowed in fully protected.
US Fish & Wildlife Service
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allowed to administer therapeutics.
CDC
Words that sound like “allowed”
Words one sound away from allowed — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.
Other forms of “allowed”
Why real speech
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