How to pronounce dentinoid
Say it like DEN-tih-noyd. Dentinoid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEN).
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- DEN
- tih
- noyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dentinoid 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.
- noydGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of dentinoid
American and British speakers say dentinoid in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛntɪˌnɔɪd/ in the US and /ˈdɛntɪˌnɔɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEN-tih-noyd.
What does dentinoid mean?
- Of or pertaining to dentin
- A dysplastic form of dentin.
- A rare tumor of the tooth, in part composed of dentin.
- The early, uncalcified stage of the dentin matrix seen during tooth formation.
Where does dentinoid come from?
From dentin + -oid.
Questions about saying dentinoid
How do you pronounce dentinoid?
Say DEN-tih-noyd. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛntɪˌnɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˈdɛntɪˌnɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dentinoid?
Dentinoid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEN). Broken into parts: DEN · tih · noyd.
Do Americans and Brits say dentinoid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛntɪˌnɔɪd/ and the British form is /ˈdɛntɪˌnɔɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.