Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

seam allowance

/ˈsiːm əˌlaʊ.ənts/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.30 in modern English

Syllables: seam al-lowance
IPA: /ˈsiːm əˌlaʊ.ənts/

20

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The part of the material or fabric added to the dimensions of a sewing pattern outside the seam.

Example Sentences

"Trim the seam allowances to between 1/4 in. and 1/2 in. Fold one seam allowance in toward the other and pin along the fold."

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈsiːm əˌlaʊ.ənts/
British English: /ˈsiːm əˌlaʊ.ənts/

Inflected Forms

seam allowances (plural)

Phrases

seam roll

Frequently Paired Words

seam roll

Questions

How do you pronounce seam allowance?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈsiːm əˌlaʊ.ənts/.
What does seam allowance mean?: The part of the material or fabric added to the dimensions of a sewing pattern outside the seam.

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