How to pronounce dene
Say it like DEEN. Dene is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- DEEN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dene pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dene
American and British speakers say dene in essentially the same way: /din/ in the US and /diːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEEN.
What does dene mean?
- A valley, especially the deep valley of a stream or rivulet.
- a sand dune by the seashore
Where does dene come from?
From Middle English dene, from Old English dene.
Words that rhyme with dene
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dene.
Words that sound like dene
Questions about saying dene
How do you pronounce dene?
Say DEEN. The American pronunciation is /din/. In British English it is /diːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dene?
Dene is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DEEN.
Do Americans and Brits say dene the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /din/ and the British form is /diːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as dene?
Dene sounds the same as dean in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.