How to pronounce dentine
Say it like DEN-teen. Dentine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEN).
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- DEN
- teen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dentine 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.
- teenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dentine
American and British speakers say dentine in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛntin/ in the US and /ˈdɛntin/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEN-teen.
What does dentine mean?
- Alternative spelling of dentin.
Questions about saying dentine
How do you pronounce dentine?
Say DEN-teen. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛntin/. In British English it is /ˈdɛntin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dentine?
Dentine has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEN). Broken into parts: DEN · teen.
Do Americans and Brits say dentine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛntin/ and the British form is /ˈdɛntin/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.