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