How to pronounce denies
Say it like dih-NYZE. Denies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYZE).
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- dih
- NYZE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Denies 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.
- NYZESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of denies
American and British speakers say denies in essentially the same way: /dɪˈnaɪz/ in the US and /dɪˈnaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-NYZE.
What does denies mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of deny How to pronounce deny
Words that rhyme with denies
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of denies.
Questions about saying denies
How do you pronounce denies?
Say dih-NYZE. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈnaɪz/. In British English it is /dɪˈnaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in denies?
Denies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYZE). Broken into parts: dih · NYZE.
Do Americans and Brits say denies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈnaɪz/ and the British form is /dɪˈnaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.