How do you pronounce "allergy"?

In American English: /ˈælɝdʒi/ (AL-urj-ee). In British English: /ˈælədʒi/ (AL-uhj-ee). In Canadian English: /ˈælɝdʒi/ (AL-urj-ee). In Australian English: /ˈalədʒi/ (AL-uhj).

Is "allergy" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈælɝdʒi/ (AL-urj-ee), while in British English it's /ˈælədʒi/ (AL-uhj-ee).

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allergy

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/ˈælɝdʒi/

AL-urj-ee

Syllable Breakdown

ælal·ɝdʒler·igy

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Last updated: 2026-02-12