How to pronounce density
Say it like DEN-suh-tee. Density has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEN).
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- DEN
- suh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Density 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.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of density
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DEN-sih-tee.
What does density mean?
- the amount per unit size
- the spatial property of being crowded together
Where does density come from?
Borrowed from Middle French densité or Latin densitas.
Words that rhyme with density
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of density.
Questions about saying density
How do you pronounce density?
Say DEN-suh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛnsəti/. In British English it is /ˈdɛnsɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in density?
Density has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEN). Broken into parts: DEN · suh · tee.
Is density pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈdɛnsɪti/ (DEN-sih-tee).