How to pronounce dentifrice
Say it like DEN-tih-fris. Dentifrice has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEN).
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- DEN
- tih
- fris
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dentifrice 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.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- frisGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dentifrice
American and British speakers say dentifrice in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛntɪˌfrɪs/ in the US and /ˈdɛntɪˌfrɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEN-tih-fris.
What does dentifrice mean?
- Toothpaste or any other substance, such as a powder or liquid, for cleaning the teeth.
Where does dentifrice come from?
From Middle English dentifricie, from Latin dentifricium (“powder for rubbing the teeth”), from dens (“tooth”) + fricāre (“to rub”).
Questions about saying dentifrice
How do you pronounce dentifrice?
Say DEN-tih-fris. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛntɪˌfrɪs/. In British English it is /ˈdɛntɪˌfrɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dentifrice?
Dentifrice has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEN). Broken into parts: DEN · tih · fris.
Do Americans and Brits say dentifrice the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛntɪˌfrɪs/ and the British form is /ˈdɛntɪˌfrɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.