How to pronounce epidermal
Say it like ep-uh-DUR-mul. Epidermal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DUR).
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- ep
- uh
- DUR
- mul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epidermal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- epGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- mulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of epidermal
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ep-uh-DUR-mul.
What does epidermal mean?
- Of or pertaining to the epidermis.
Where does epidermal come from?
From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting New Latin combining forms.
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Words that rhyme with epidermal
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Questions about saying epidermal
How do you pronounce epidermal?
Say ep-uh-DUR-mul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛpəˈdɝməl/. In British English it is /ˌɛpəˈdɜːməl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epidermal?
Epidermal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DUR). Broken into parts: ep · uh · DUR · mul.
Is epidermal 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 /ˌɛpəˈdɜːməl/ (ep-uh-DUR-mul).