How to pronounce dentiparous
Say it like den-TIP-uh-rus. Dentiparous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIP).
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- den
- TIP
- uh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dentiparous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- denKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dentiparous
American and British speakers say dentiparous in essentially the same way: /dɛnˈtɪpərəs/ in the US and /dɛnˈtɪpərəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: den-TIP-uh-rus.
What does dentiparous mean?
- tooth-bearing
Where does dentiparous come from?
From denti- + -parous.
Questions about saying dentiparous
How do you pronounce dentiparous?
Say den-TIP-uh-rus. The American pronunciation is /dɛnˈtɪpərəs/. In British English it is /dɛnˈtɪpərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dentiparous?
Dentiparous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIP). Broken into parts: den · TIP · uh · rus.
Do Americans and Brits say dentiparous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɛnˈtɪpərəs/ and the British form is /dɛnˈtɪpərəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.