How to pronounce allergic
Say it like uh-LUR-jik. Allergic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LUR).
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- uh
- LUR
- jik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allergic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- jikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of allergic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-LUR-jik.
What does allergic mean?
- characterized by or caused by allergy“an allergic reaction”
- having an allergy or peculiar or excessive susceptibility (especially to a specific factor)“allergic children”“hypersensitive to pollen”
Where does allergic come from?
From allergy + -ic.
Questions about saying allergic
How do you pronounce allergic?
Say uh-LUR-jik. The American pronunciation is /əˈlɝdʒɪk/. In British English it is /əˈlɜːdʒɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allergic?
Allergic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LUR). Broken into parts: uh · LUR · jik.
Is allergic 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 /əˈlɜːdʒɪk/ (uh-LUR-jik).