How to pronounce denizens
Say it like DEN-uh-zunz. Denizens has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEN).
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- DEN
- uh
- zunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Denizens 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.
- zunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of denizens
American and British speakers say denizens in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛnəzənz/ in the US and /ˈdɛnəzənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEN-uh-zunz.
What does denizens mean?
- plural of denizen How to pronounce denizen
- third-person singular simple present indicative of denizen How to pronounce denizen
Questions about saying denizens
How do you pronounce denizens?
Say DEN-uh-zunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛnəzənz/. In British English it is /ˈdɛnəzənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in denizens?
Denizens has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEN). Broken into parts: DEN · uh · zunz.
Do Americans and Brits say denizens the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛnəzənz/ and the British form is /ˈdɛnəzənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.