How to pronounce dermatophyte
Say it like der-MAT-oh-fyte. Dermatophyte has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAT).
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- der
- MAT
- oh
- fyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dermatophyte pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- MATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- fyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of dermatophyte
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: duh-MAT-oh-fyte.
What does dermatophyte mean?
- Microsporum species
- Epidermophyton species
- Trichophyton species
Where does dermatophyte come from?
From dermato- (“skin”) + -phyte (“plant”).
Questions about saying dermatophyte
How do you pronounce dermatophyte?
Say der-MAT-oh-fyte. The American pronunciation is /dɚˈmætoʊˌfaɪt/. In British English it is /dəˈmætəʊˌfaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dermatophyte?
Dermatophyte has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAT). Broken into parts: der · MAT · oh · fyte.
Is dermatophyte 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 /dəˈmætəʊˌfaɪt/ (duh-MAT-oh-fyte).