How to pronounce dentate
Say it like DEN-tayt. Dentate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEN).
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- DEN
- tayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dentate 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.
- taytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of dentate
American and British speakers say dentate in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛnteɪt/ in the US and /ˈdɛnteɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEN-tayt.
What does dentate mean?
- Having teeth or toothlike projections; serrated, toothed.
Where does dentate come from?
Borrowed from Latin dentātus, from dēns (“tooth”, oblique stem in dēnt-) + -ātus, see -ate (adjective-forming suffix).
Questions about saying dentate
How do you pronounce dentate?
Say DEN-tayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛnteɪt/. In British English it is /ˈdɛnteɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dentate?
Dentate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEN). Broken into parts: DEN · tayt.
Do Americans and Brits say dentate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛnteɪt/ and the British form is /ˈdɛnteɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.