How to pronounce derma
Say it like DUR-muh. Derma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUR).
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US American/ˈdɝmə/DUR-muh
UK British/ˈdɜːmə/DUR-muh
- DUR
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Derma pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of derma
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DUR-muh.
What does derma mean?
noun
- The inner layer of the skin.
- A Jewish dish of roast or boiled seasoned meat and flour etc. in a casing, especially kishke.
Questions about saying derma
How do you pronounce derma?
Say DUR-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɝmə/. In British English it is /ˈdɜːmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in derma?
Derma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUR). Broken into parts: DUR · muh.
Is derma 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 /ˈdɜːmə/ (DUR-muh).