How to pronounce adermatoglyphia
Say it like ay-dur-muh-tuh-GLIF-ee-uh. Adermatoglyphia has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (GLIF).
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- ay
- dur
- muh
- tuh
- GLIF
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adermatoglyphia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- durGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GLIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of adermatoglyphia
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ay-dur-muh-toh-GLIF-ih-uh.
What does adermatoglyphia mean?
- The absence of epidermal ridges (fingerprints and toeprints).
- An autosomal dominant genetic disorder, caused by mutations in the SMARCAD1 gene, resulting in the absence of epidermal ridges.
Questions about saying adermatoglyphia
How do you pronounce adermatoglyphia?
Say ay-dur-muh-tuh-GLIF-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /eɪˌdɝmətəˈɡlɪfiə/. In British English it is /eɪˌdɜːmətəʊˈɡlɪfɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adermatoglyphia?
Adermatoglyphia has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (GLIF). Broken into parts: ay · dur · muh · tuh · GLIF · ee · uh.
Is adermatoglyphia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /eɪˌdɜːmətəʊˈɡlɪfɪə/ (ay-dur-muh-toh-GLIF-ih-uh).