How to pronounce dermatological
Say it like dur-muh-tuh-LAH-jih-kul. Dermatological has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAH).
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- dur
- muh
- tuh
- LAH
- jih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dermatological 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- jihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dermatological
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dur-muh-tuh-LOJ-ih-kul.
What does dermatological mean?
- Of or pertaining to dermatology
- Such a drug or preparation
Where does dermatological come from?
From dermatology + -ical.
Words that rhyme with dermatological
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dermatological.
- biological
- psychological
- technological
- geological
- ecological
- ideological
- theological
- archaeological
- neurological
- physiological
Questions about saying dermatological
How do you pronounce dermatological?
Say dur-muh-tuh-LAH-jih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɝmətəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˌdɜːmətəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dermatological?
Dermatological has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAH). Broken into parts: dur · muh · tuh · LAH · jih · kul.
Is dermatological 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 /ˌdɜːmətəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ (dur-muh-tuh-LOJ-ih-kul).