How to pronounce dermis
Say it like DUR-mis. Dermis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUR).
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US American/ˈdɝmɪs/DUR-mis
UK British/ˈdɜːmɪs/DUR-mis
- DUR
- mis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dermis 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.
- misKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dermis
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DUR-mis.
What does dermis mean?
noun
- The tissue of the skin underlying the epidermis.
Questions about saying dermis
How do you pronounce dermis?
Say DUR-mis. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɝmɪs/. In British English it is /ˈdɜːmɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dermis?
Dermis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUR). Broken into parts: DUR · mis.
Is dermis 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 /ˈdɜːmɪs/ (DUR-mis).