How to pronounce dentin
Say it like DEN-tun. Dentin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEN).
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- DEN
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dentin 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.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dentin
American and British speakers say dentin in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛntən/ in the US and /ˈdɛntən/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEN-tun.
What does dentin mean?
- The hard, dense calcareous material that makes up the bulk of a tooth.
Where does dentin come from?
From French dentine, from Latin dens (“tooth”) + English chemical suffix -in / -ine.
Questions about saying dentin
How do you pronounce dentin?
Say DEN-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛntən/. In British English it is /ˈdɛntən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dentin?
Dentin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEN). Broken into parts: DEN · tun.
Do Americans and Brits say dentin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛntən/ and the British form is /ˈdɛntən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.