How to pronounce denary
Say it like dih-NER-ee. Denary has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NER).
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- dih
- NER
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Denary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of denary
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: DEE-nuh-ree.
What does denary mean?
- An ancient coin, the denarius.
- Containing ten parts.
- Based on the number ten (as ternary is based on number 3)
Where does denary come from?
From Middle English denarie, from the Latin dēnārius, used elliptically for dēnārius nummus (“denary coin, coin containing ten asses”).
Words that rhyme with denary
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Questions about saying denary
How do you pronounce denary?
Say dih-NER-ee. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈnɛri/. In British English it is /ˈdiːnəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in denary?
Denary has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NER). Broken into parts: dih · NER · ee.
Is denary pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈdiːnəri/ (DEE-nuh-ree).