How to pronounce dentistry
Say it like DEN-tih-stree. Dentistry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEN).
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- DEN
- tih
- stree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dentistry 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.
- streeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of dentistry
American and British speakers say dentistry in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛntɪstri/ in the US and /ˈdɛntɪstri/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEN-tih-stree.
What does dentistry mean?
- The field of medicine concerned with the study, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions of the teeth and oral cavity.
- Operations performed on teeth and adjoining areas such as drilling, filling cavities, and placing crowns and bridges.
- A dental surgery, an operation on the teeth.
Where does dentistry come from?
From dentist + -ry.
Questions about saying dentistry
How do you pronounce dentistry?
Say DEN-tih-stree. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛntɪstri/. In British English it is /ˈdɛntɪstri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dentistry?
Dentistry has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEN). Broken into parts: DEN · tih · stree.
Do Americans and Brits say dentistry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛntɪstri/ and the British form is /ˈdɛntɪstri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.