How to pronounce denser
Say it like DEN-ser. Denser has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEN).
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- DEN
- ser
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Denser 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.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of denser
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DEN-suh.
What does denser mean?
- comparative form of dense: more dense How to pronounce dense
Words that rhyme with denser
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of denser.
Questions about saying denser
How do you pronounce denser?
Say DEN-ser. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛnsɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdɛnsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in denser?
Denser has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEN). Broken into parts: DEN · ser.
Is denser pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdɛnsə/ (DEN-suh).