How to pronounce denier
Say it like duh-NEE-er. Denier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEE).
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- duh
- NEE
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Denier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of denier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: duh-NEE-uh.
What does denier mean?
- A unit of linear density which indicates the fineness of fiber or yarn, equal to one gram per 9000 meters, used especially to measure or indicate the fineness of hosiery. Originally equal to the weight of a denier coin per 9600 aunes.
- One who denies or forbids something.
- One who denies the existence of something.
Where does denier come from?
Borrowed from French denier, from Latin dēnārius.
Words that rhyme with denier
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of denier.
Questions about saying denier
How do you pronounce denier?
Say duh-NEE-er. The American pronunciation is /dəˈniər/. In British English it is /dəˈniːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in denier?
Denier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEE). Broken into parts: duh · NEE · er.
Is denier pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /dəˈniːə/ (duh-NEE-uh).