How to pronounce dermatitis
Say it like dur-muh-TY-tis. Dermatitis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TY).
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- dur
- muh
- TY
- tis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dermatitis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- durGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dermatitis
- 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-TY-tis.
What does dermatitis mean?
- Inflammation of the skin.
Words that rhyme with dermatitis
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Questions about saying dermatitis
How do you pronounce dermatitis?
Say dur-muh-TY-tis. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɝməˈtaɪtɪs/. In British English it is /ˌdɜːməˈtaɪtɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dermatitis?
Dermatitis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TY). Broken into parts: dur · muh · TY · tis.
Is dermatitis 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 /ˌdɜːməˈtaɪtɪs/ (dur-muh-TY-tis).