How to pronounce denials
Say it like dih-NY-ulz. Denials has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NY).
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- dih
- NY
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Denials 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.
- NYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of denials
American and British speakers say denials in essentially the same way: /dɪˈnaɪəlz/ in the US and /dɪˈnaɪəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-NY-ulz.
What does denials mean?
- plural of denial How to pronounce denial
Questions about saying denials
How do you pronounce denials?
Say dih-NY-ulz. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈnaɪəlz/. In British English it is /dɪˈnaɪəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in denials?
Denials has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NY). Broken into parts: dih · NY · ulz.
Do Americans and Brits say denials the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈnaɪəlz/ and the British form is /dɪˈnaɪəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.