How to pronounce deerskin
Say it like DEER-skin. Deerskin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEER).
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- DEER
- skin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deerskin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- skinGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of deerskin
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DEER-skin.
What does deerskin mean?
- Leather made from deer hide.“The moccasin maker had a pile of deerskin on the table, waiting to be cut out.”
- The hide, whether tanned or not, of one deer.“The hunter exchanged twenty deerskins for a bottle of whiskey at the trading post.”
- An article of clothing manufactured from deerskin. Often constructed in the plural.“The trapper wore deerskins because they were softer than cow leather garments and rustled less than canvas.”
Where does deerskin come from?
From deer + skin.
Questions about saying deerskin
How do you pronounce deerskin?
Say DEER-skin. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪrˌskɪn/. In British English it is /ˈdɪəˌskɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deerskin?
Deerskin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEER). Broken into parts: DEER · skin.
Is deerskin 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 /ˈdɪəˌskɪn/ (DEER-skin).