How to pronounce scleroderma
Say it like sklir-uh-DUR-muh. Scleroderma has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DUR).
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- sklir
- uh
- DUR
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scleroderma pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sklirGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of scleroderma
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sklir-uh-DUR-muh.
What does scleroderma mean?
- A chronic systemic autoimmune disease characterized by hardening the skin or other organs through excessive deposits of collagen.
Questions about saying scleroderma
How do you pronounce scleroderma?
Say sklir-uh-DUR-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˌsklɪrəˈdɝmə/. In British English it is /ˌsklɪrəˈdɜːmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scleroderma?
Scleroderma has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DUR). Broken into parts: sklir · uh · DUR · muh.
Is scleroderma 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 /ˌsklɪrəˈdɜːmə/ (sklir-uh-DUR-muh).