How to pronounce dermatan
Say it like DUR-muh-tan. Dermatan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUR).
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- DUR
- muh
- tan
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dermatan 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.
- tanKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of dermatan
- 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: DUR-muh-tan.
What does dermatan mean?
- A glycosaminoglycan found (as the sulfate) in the skin
Questions about saying dermatan
How do you pronounce dermatan?
Say DUR-muh-tan. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɝmətæn/. In British English it is /ˈdɜːmətæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dermatan?
Dermatan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUR). Broken into parts: DUR · muh · tan.
Is dermatan 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 /ˈdɜːmətæn/ (DUR-muh-tan).