How to pronounce dermic
Say it like DUR-mik. Dermic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdɝmɪk/DUR-mik
UK British/ˈdɜːmɪk/DUR-mik
- DUR
- mik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dermic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- mikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dermic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DUR-mik.
What does dermic mean?
adjective
- Of or relating to the dermis or skin.
Where does dermic come from?
From derm + -ic.
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Words that rhyme with dermic
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Questions about saying dermic
How do you pronounce dermic?
Say DUR-mik. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɝmɪk/. In British English it is /ˈdɜːmɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dermic?
Dermic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUR). Broken into parts: DUR · mik.
Is dermic 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 /ˈdɜːmɪk/ (DUR-mik).