How to pronounce denizen
Say it like DEN-uh-zun. Denizen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEN).
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- DEN
- uh
- zun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Denizen 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- zunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of denizen
American and British speakers say denizen in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛnəzən/ in the US and /ˈdɛnɪzən/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEN-ih-zun.
What does denizen mean?
- An inhabitant of a place; one who dwells in a certain place.“The giant squid is one of many denizens of the deep.”
- One who frequents a place.“The denizens of that pub are of the roughest sort.”
- An animal or plant from a particular range or habitat.“The bald eagle is a denizen of the northern part of the state.”
- To provide with denizens; to populate with adopted or naturalized occupants.
Where does denizen come from?
From Middle English denisein, from Old French denzein, from deinz (“within”) + -ein, from Late Latin dē intus (“from within”), whence French dans.
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Questions about saying denizen
How do you pronounce denizen?
Say DEN-uh-zun. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛnəzən/. In British English it is /ˈdɛnɪzən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in denizen?
Denizen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEN). Broken into parts: DEN · uh · zun.
Do Americans and Brits say denizen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛnəzən/ and the British form is /ˈdɛnɪzən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.