bˈeɪsɪk ɐlˈaʊəns fɔːɹ hˈaʊzɪŋ ɪz ɡˈɪvən tə mˈɛmbɚz sˌoʊ ðæt ðeɪ kæn pɹəvˈaɪd hˈaʊzɪŋ fɔːɹ ðɛmsˈɛlvz ænd ðɛɹ dᵻpˈɛndənts jˈuːʒuːəli spˈaʊs ænd tʃˈɪldɹən.
Basic allowance for housing is given to members so that they can provide housing for themselves and their dependents (usually spouse and children).