How to pronounce dentition
Say it like den-TISH-un. Dentition has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TISH).
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- den
- TISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dentition 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.
- TISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dentition
American and British speakers say dentition in essentially the same way: /dɛnˈtɪʃən/ in the US and /dɛnˈtɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: den-TISH-un.
What does dentition mean?
- The set of natural teeth of an individual.
- The type, number and arrangement of the normal teeth of an organism or of the actual teeth of an individual.
- An arrangement in an organism or object of projections that resemble teeth.
Where does dentition come from?
From Latin dentītiō (“teething, dentition”).
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Words that rhyme with dentition
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Questions about saying dentition
How do you pronounce dentition?
Say den-TISH-un. The American pronunciation is /dɛnˈtɪʃən/. In British English it is /dɛnˈtɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dentition?
Dentition has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TISH). Broken into parts: den · TISH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say dentition the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɛnˈtɪʃən/ and the British form is /dɛnˈtɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.