How to pronounce leucodermic
Say it like loo-kuh-DUR-mik. Leucodermic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DUR).
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- loo
- kuh
- DUR
- mik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leucodermic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- looKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- kuhKeep 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.
- mikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of leucodermic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: loo-kuh-DUR-mik.
What does leucodermic mean?
- white-skinned, Caucasian; pale
Where does leucodermic come from?
From leuco- + dermic.
Words that rhyme with leucodermic
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Questions about saying leucodermic
How do you pronounce leucodermic?
Say loo-kuh-DUR-mik. The American pronunciation is /lukəˈdɝmɪk/. In British English it is /luːkəˈdɜːmɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leucodermic?
Leucodermic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DUR). Broken into parts: loo · kuh · DUR · mik.
Is leucodermic 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 /luːkəˈdɜːmɪk/ (loo-kuh-DUR-mik).