How to pronounce denis
Say it like DEN-is. Denis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEN).
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- DEN
- is
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Denis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- isKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of denis
American and British speakers say denis in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛnɪs/ in the US and /ˈdɛnɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEN-is.
What does denis mean?
- plural of deni
Questions about saying denis
How do you pronounce denis?
Say DEN-is. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛnɪs/. In British English it is /ˈdɛnɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in denis?
Denis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEN). Broken into parts: DEN · is.
Do Americans and Brits say denis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛnɪs/ and the British form is /ˈdɛnɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.