How to pronounce dermatologists
Say it like dur-muh-TOL-uh-jists. Dermatologists has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOL).
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- dur
- muh
- TOL
- uh
- jists
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dermatologists 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.
- TOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jistsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dermatologists
- 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-jists.
What does dermatologists mean?
- plural of dermatologist How to pronounce dermatologist
Questions about saying dermatologists
How do you pronounce dermatologists?
Say dur-muh-TOL-uh-jists. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɝməˈtɑlədʒɪsts/. In British English it is /ˌdɜːməˈtɒlədʒɪsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dermatologists?
Dermatologists has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOL). Broken into parts: dur · muh · TOL · uh · jists.
Is dermatologists 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 /ˌdɜːməˈtɒlədʒɪsts/ (dur-muh-TOL-uh-jists).