To pronounce "dermis", say DERM-is — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdɜː.mɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"dermis" has 2 syllables: derm-is. It rhymes with permiss and epidermis, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Dermis" has 2 syllables: derm · is.
The IPA transcription of "dermis" is /ˈdɜː.mɪs/.
Dermis: The tissue of the skin underlying the epidermis.
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