How to pronounce denture
Say it like DEN-cher. Denture has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEN).
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- DEN
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Denture 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.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of denture
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DEN-tyuh.
What does denture mean?
- A set of teeth, the teeth viewed as a unit.
- An artificial replacement of one or more teeth.“After the mouth surgery, she was fitted with a denture.”
- A complete replacement of all teeth in a mouth.
Where does denture come from?
From French denture (“set of teeth”), from Latin dens, dentis (“tooth”) + -urus, -ura, -urum, a suffix implying a set.
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Questions about saying denture
How do you pronounce denture?
Say DEN-cher. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛntʃər/. In British English it is /ˈdɛntjə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in denture?
Denture has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEN). Broken into parts: DEN · cher.
Is denture pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdɛntjə/ (DEN-tyuh).