How to pronounce allergenic
Say it like al-er-JEN-ik. Allergenic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEN).
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- al
- er
- JEN
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allergenic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- alGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- JENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of allergenic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: al-uh-JEN-ik.
What does allergenic mean?
- Of or pertaining to an allergen.
- Having the effect of an allergen.
Where does allergenic come from?
From allergen + -ic.
Words that rhyme with allergenic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of allergenic.
Questions about saying allergenic
How do you pronounce allergenic?
Say al-er-JEN-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌælərˈdʒɛnɪk/. In British English it is /ˌæləˈdʒɛnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allergenic?
Allergenic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEN). Broken into parts: al · er · JEN · ik.
Is allergenic 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 /ˌæləˈdʒɛnɪk/ (al-uh-JEN-ik).