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