The spelling of "Megaderm" is a combination of two words: "mega," meaning "large," and "derm," meaning "skin." The correct pronunciation in IPA phonetic notation is /ˈmɛɡədɜːrm/. The stress falls on the second syllable, indicated by the "ˈ" symbol. The first syllable is pronounced "meg" with a short "e" sound followed by a hard "g." The second syllable is pronounced with a short "e" sound followed by a soft "g" and a silent "h." This word is commonly used to describe skin conditions in animals.