How to pronounce dermatology
Say it like dur-muh-TOL-uh-jee. Dermatology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOL).
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- dur
- muh
- TOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dermatology 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.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dermatology
- 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-jee.
What does dermatology mean?
- The study of the skin and its diseases.
Words that rhyme with dermatology
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Questions about saying dermatology
How do you pronounce dermatology?
Say dur-muh-TOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɝməˈtɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˌdɜːməˈtɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dermatology?
Dermatology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOL). Broken into parts: dur · muh · TOL · uh · jee.
Is dermatology 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 /ˌdɜːməˈtɒlədʒi/ (dur-muh-TOL-uh-jee).