How to Pronounce Dermatophyte

To pronounce "dermatophyte", say DERM-at-ophyt-e — 4 syllables, IPA /dɚˈmæt.oʊ.faɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

/dɚˈmæt.oʊ.faɪt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “dermatophyte”

"dermatophyte" has 4 syllables: derm-at-ophyt-e.

What does dermatophyte mean?

noun

  1. Any parasitic fungus (mycosis) that infects the skin (tinea, ringworm, jock itch, athlete's foot).

Related words

anthropophilicgeophiliczoophilicdermophytetrichophyteentophytephaeohyphomycosistrichoderm

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dermatophyte"?▾

"Dermatophyte" has 4 syllables: derm · at · ophyt · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "dermatophyte"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dermatophyte" is /dɚˈmæt.oʊ.faɪt/.

What does "dermatophyte" mean?▾

Dermatophyte: Any parasitic fungus (mycosis) that infects the skin (tinea, ringworm, jock itch, athlete's foot).

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