How to pronounce allergy
Say it like AL-er-jee. Allergy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- er
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allergy 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.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of allergy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AL-uh-jee.
What does allergy mean?
- hypersensitivity reaction to a particular allergen; symptoms can vary greatly in intensity
Where does allergy come from?
Borrowed from German Allergie.
Questions about saying allergy
How do you pronounce allergy?
Say AL-er-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˈælɚdʒi/. In British English it is /ˈælədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allergy?
Allergy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · er · jee.
Is allergy 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 /ˈælədʒi/ (AL-uh-jee).