How to pronounce dented
Say it like DEN-tid. Dented has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEN).
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- DEN
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dented 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.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dented
American and British speakers say dented in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛntɪd/ in the US and /ˈdɛntɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEN-tid.
What does dented mean?
- simple past and past participle of dent How to pronounce dent
- Having teeth of a specified color.“A lion rampant sable, langued and dented gules.”
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Words that rhyme with dented
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Questions about saying dented
How do you pronounce dented?
Say DEN-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛntɪd/. In British English it is /ˈdɛntɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dented?
Dented has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEN). Broken into parts: DEN · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say dented the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛntɪd/ and the British form is /ˈdɛntɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.