How to pronounce allergen
Say it like AL-er-jun. Allergen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- er
- jun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allergen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- junKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of allergen
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AL-uh-jun.
What does allergen mean?
- A substance which causes an allergic reaction.“Pollen, dust, and spores are common allergens.”
Where does allergen come from?
Syncopated compound of allergy + -gen, coined on the model of pharmaceutical words such as pathogen and antigen.
Questions about saying allergen
How do you pronounce allergen?
Say AL-er-jun. The American pronunciation is /ˈælɚdʒən/. In British English it is /ˈælədʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allergen?
Allergen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · er · jun.
Is allergen pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈælədʒən/ (AL-uh-jun).