How to pronounce lactoderm
Say it like LAK-tuh-durm. Lactoderm has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAK).
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- LAK
- tuh
- durm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lactoderm pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- durmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of lactoderm
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LAK-tuh-durm.
What does lactoderm mean?
- Milk skin.
Where does lactoderm come from?
From lacto- + -derm.
Questions about saying lactoderm
How do you pronounce lactoderm?
Say LAK-tuh-durm. The American pronunciation is /ˈlæktəˌdɝm/. In British English it is /ˈlæktəˌdɜːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lactoderm?
Lactoderm has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAK). Broken into parts: LAK · tuh · durm.
Is lactoderm 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 /ˈlæktəˌdɜːm/ (LAK-tuh-durm).