How to pronounce dermatologist
Say it like dur-muh-TAH-luh-jist. Dermatologist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAH).
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- dur
- muh
- TAH
- luh
- jist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dermatologist 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.
- TAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dermatologist
- 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.
British respelling: dur-muh-TOL-uh-jist.
What does dermatologist mean?
- A person who is skilled in, professes or practices dermatology.
Where does dermatologist come from?
From dermatology + -ist or dermato- + -logist.
Words that rhyme with dermatologist
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dermatologist.
- biologist
- archaeologist
- sociologist
- meteorologist
- cardiologist
- technologist
- oncologist
- ophthalmologist
- ecologist
- radiologist
Questions about saying dermatologist
How do you pronounce dermatologist?
Say dur-muh-TAH-luh-jist. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɝməˈtɑlədʒɪst/. In British English it is /ˌdɜːməˈtɒlədʒɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dermatologist?
Dermatologist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAH). Broken into parts: dur · muh · TAH · luh · jist.
Is dermatologist 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 /ˌdɜːməˈtɒlədʒɪst/ (dur-muh-TOL-uh-jist).