How many syllables in “allergies”?
syllables in "allergies"
Word details
Syllables
3
al · ler · gies
Letters
9
a · l · l · e · r · g · i · e · s
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “allergies”
The word “allergies” contains 3 syllables, divided as al · ler · gies. It has 9 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "allergies" have?
"allergies" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "allergies" into syllables?
"allergies" is divided into syllables as: al · ler · gies.
What is the Scrabble score for "allergies"?
The Scrabble score for "allergies" is 10 points.
Using “allergies” in writing
Three-syllable words like "allergies" (al · ler · gies) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “allergies” is worth 10 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “allergies”
The letters in “allergies” can be rearranged to spell one other word: galleries.