How to pronounce dermatillomania
Say it like der-muh-tih-loh-MAY-nee-uh. Dermatillomania has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (MAY).
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- der
- muh
- tih
- loh
- MAY
- nee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dermatillomania pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- derGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- MAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dermatillomania
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: duh-muh-tih-loh-MAY-nee-uh.
What does dermatillomania mean?
- A mental disorder characterized by the urge to pick at one's own skin.
Words that rhyme with dermatillomania
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Questions about saying dermatillomania
How do you pronounce dermatillomania?
Say der-muh-tih-loh-MAY-nee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɚmətɪloʊˈmeɪniə/. In British English it is /ˌdəmətɪləʊˈmeɪniə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dermatillomania?
Dermatillomania has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (MAY). Broken into parts: der · muh · tih · loh · MAY · nee · uh.
Is dermatillomania 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 /ˌdəmətɪləʊˈmeɪniə/ (duh-muh-tih-loh-MAY-nee-uh).