How to pronounce dentist
Say it like DEN-tust. Dentist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEN).
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- DEN
- tust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dentist 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.
- tustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dentist
American and British speakers say dentist in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛntəst/ in the US and /ˈdɛntɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEN-tist.
What does dentist mean?
- a person qualified to practice dentistry
Where does dentist come from?
Borrowed from French dentiste.
Words that rhyme with dentist
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dentist.
Questions about saying dentist
How do you pronounce dentist?
Say DEN-tust. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛntəst/. In British English it is /ˈdɛntɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dentist?
Dentist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEN). Broken into parts: DEN · tust.
Do Americans and Brits say dentist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛntəst/ and the British form is /ˈdɛntɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.