How to pronounce dermal
Say it like DUR-mul. Dermal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdɝməl/DUR-mul
UK British/ˈdɜːməl/DUR-mul
- DUR
- mul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dermal 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.
- mulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dermal
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DUR-mul.
What does dermal mean?
adjective
- Of or pertaining to skin or integument (or other forms of tissue)“The dermal muscles in the face are used to form expressions.”
- A body piercing consisting of an object positioned partially below and partially above the skin.
Where does dermal come from?
From derm + -al. First attested in the early 19th century.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with dermal
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Questions about saying dermal
How do you pronounce dermal?
Say DUR-mul. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɝməl/. In British English it is /ˈdɜːməl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dermal?
Dermal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUR). Broken into parts: DUR · mul.
Is dermal 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 /ˈdɜːməl/ (DUR-mul).