How many syllables in "allergist"?

"allergist" has 3 lettergrepen (al - ler - gist).

How to divide "allergist"?

"allergist" divides into 3 parts: al · ler · gist.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"allergist": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:al·ler·gist

Hoofdklemtoon

AL-ler-gist(al · ler · gist)● ○ ○

Stress in "allergist" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈæl.ər.dʒɪst⁄

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IPAˈæl.ər.dʒɪst

Lettergrepenal·ler·gist

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How many syllables in "allergist"?: "allergist" has 3 lettergrepen (al - ler - gist).
How to divide "allergist"?: "allergist" divides into 3 parts: al · ler · gist.
Where is the stress in "allergist"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "allergist"?: Say each syllable slowly (al... ler... gist) and listen on SayItVid.