How to pronounce allergology
Say it like al-er-JOL-ej-ee. Allergology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JOL).
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- al
- er
- JOL
- ej
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allergology 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.
- JOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ejKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of allergology
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: al-uh-JOL-ej-ee.
What does allergology mean?
- The study of the causes and treatment of allergies.
Where does allergology come from?
By surface analysis, allergy + -ology.
Questions about saying allergology
How do you pronounce allergology?
Say al-er-JOL-ej-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˌælərˈdʒɑlɛdʒi/. In British English it is /ˌæləˈdʒɒlɛdʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allergology?
Allergology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JOL). Broken into parts: al · er · JOL · ej · ee.
Is allergology 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 /ˌæləˈdʒɒlɛdʒi/ (al-uh-JOL-ej-ee).