How to pronounce derm
Say it like DURM. Derm is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/dɝm/DURM
UK British/dɜːm/DURM
- DURM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Derm pronunciation, sound by sound
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- DURMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of derm
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DURM.
What does derm mean?
noun
- Animal skin.
- Synonym of dermis.
- Guts, entrails.“What are you going to do with the fish derms?”
Words that rhyme with derm
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Questions about saying derm
How do you pronounce derm?
Say DURM. The American pronunciation is /dɝm/. In British English it is /dɜːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in derm?
Derm is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DURM.
Is derm 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 /dɜːm/ (DURM).