How to pronounce allergens
Say it like AL-er-junz. Allergens has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- er
- junz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allergens 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.
- junzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of allergens
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AL-uh-junz.
What does allergens mean?
- plural of allergen How to pronounce allergen
Questions about saying allergens
How do you pronounce allergens?
Say AL-er-junz. The American pronunciation is /ˈælɚdʒənz/. In British English it is /ˈælədʒənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allergens?
Allergens has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · er · junz.
Is allergens 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 /ˈælədʒənz/ (AL-uh-junz).