How many syllables in “allergy”?
syllables in "allergy"
Word details
Syllables
3
al · ler · gy
Letters
7
a · l · l · e · r · g · y
Scrabble
11
points
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About the word “allergy”
The word “allergy” contains 3 syllables, divided as al · ler · gy. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "allergy" have?
"allergy" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "allergy" into syllables?
"allergy" is divided into syllables as: al · ler · gy.
What is the Scrabble score for "allergy"?
The Scrabble score for "allergy" is 11 points.
Using “allergy” in writing
Three-syllable words like "allergy" (al · ler · gy) 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, “allergy” is worth 11 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 “allergy”
The letters in “allergy” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: gallery, largely, regally.