How to pronounce dens
Say it like DENZ. Dens is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DENZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dens pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DENZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of dens
American and British speakers say dens in essentially the same way: /dɛnz/ in the US and /dɛnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: DENZ.
What does dens mean?
- plural of den How to pronounce den
- third-person singular simple present indicative of den. How to pronounce den
- A toothlike process projecting from the anterior end of the centrum of the axis vertebra on which the atlas vertebra rotates.
Words that rhyme with dens
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dens.
Questions about saying dens
How do you pronounce dens?
Say DENZ. The American pronunciation is /dɛnz/. In British English it is /dɛnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dens?
Dens is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DENZ.
Do Americans and Brits say dens the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɛnz/ and the British form is /dɛnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.