How to pronounce Denton
Say it like DEN-tun. Denton has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEN).
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- DEN
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Denton 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.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Denton
American and British speakers say Denton in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛntən/ in the US and /ˈdɛntən/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEN-tun.
What does Denton mean?
- A town in the Metropolitan Borough of Tameside, Greater Manchester (OS grid ref SJ9295).
Where does Denton come from?
From Old English denu (“valley, den”) + tūn (“enclosure; settlement, town”).
Words that rhyme with Denton
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Denton.
Questions about saying Denton
How do you pronounce Denton?
Say DEN-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛntən/. In British English it is /ˈdɛntən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Denton?
Denton has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEN). Broken into parts: DEN · tun.
Do Americans and Brits say Denton the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛntən/ and the British form is /ˈdɛntən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.