English pronunciation · Words Starting with A
Allen Pronunciation
Allen is pronounced A-luhn, IPA /ˈælən/.
A-luhn
US /ˈælən/
Syllables: A · luhn (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
proper noun: A surname and given name from a Celtic root, also attached to the hex key called an Allen wrench.
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Allen in a Sentence
- Allen locks up the hardware store at six.
- You will need a four millimetre Allen key for this.
- Allen and Ellen are two different names on the register.
Common Mispronunciations of Allen
Not uh-LEN
Weight goes on the opening A and the ending drops to a mumbled luhn. The French Alain does take the back beat, which is where the confusion starts.
Not AY-luhn
Keep the opening short, the a of pal. Stretching it to ay gives Alan spelled with one l in some registries but never this pronunciation.
Tip: Allen, Alan and Allan are said identically. Only the paperwork can tell them apart.
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