The word "allotings" is spelled with two L's, two T's, and an I-N-G-S suffix. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /əˈlɑːtɪŋz/. The first syllable "al" is pronounced with a schwa sound /ə/ and the second syllable "lot" with a long vowel sound /ɑː/. The final syllable "ings" is pronounced with a hard G sound /ɪŋz/. As a verb, "allotings" refers to the act of allocating or distributing something among a group or individual.
The word "allotings" does not have its own specific entry in most dictionaries. However, it is derived from the verb "allot", which is commonly used. The etymology of "allot" can be traced back to the Old English word "alloten" or "aloten", which means "to assign or distribute by lot". The term "lot" originally referred to a portion or share of land assigned by fate or chance. Over time, the word "allot" broadened in meaning to include the allocation or distribution of various things, not just land. Therefore, the term "allotings" would be derived from "allot" and functions as the present participle or gerund of the verb.