How to Pronounce Allergies

To pronounce "allergies", say ALL-erg-ies — 3 syllables, IPA /[ˈæl.ə.dʒiz]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/[ˈæl.ə.dʒiz]/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “allergies”

"allergies" has 3 syllables: all-erg-ies.

What does allergies mean?

noun

  1. A disorder of the immune system causing adverse reactions to substances (allergens) not harmful to most and marked by the body's production of histamines and associated with atopy, anaphylaxis, and asthma.
  2. Any condition of hypersensitivity to a substance.

Synonyms

type 1 hypersensitivityintolerance

Related words

allergenallergensallergicsensitivitysensitivitieshayfeverhypersensitivitiesatopy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "allergies"?▾

"Allergies" has 3 syllables: all · erg · ies.

What is the IPA transcription of "allergies"?▾

The IPA transcription of "allergies" is /[ˈæl.ə.dʒiz]/.

What does "allergies" mean?▾

Allergies: A disorder of the immune system causing adverse reactions to substances (allergens) not harmful to most and marked by the body's production of histamines and associated with atopy, anaphylaxis, and asthma.

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