How to pronounce dentals
Say it like DEN-tulz. Dentals has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEN).
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- DEN
- tulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dentals 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.
- tulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dentals
American and British speakers say dentals in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛntəlz/ in the US and /ˈdɛntəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEN-tulz.
What does dentals mean?
- plural of dental How to pronounce dental
Words that rhyme with dentals
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dentals.
Questions about saying dentals
How do you pronounce dentals?
Say DEN-tulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛntəlz/. In British English it is /ˈdɛntəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dentals?
Dentals has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEN). Broken into parts: DEN · tulz.
Do Americans and Brits say dentals the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛntəlz/ and the British form is /ˈdɛntəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.