How to pronounce dentures
Say it like DEN-cherz. Dentures has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEN).
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US American/ˈdɛntʃɚz/DEN-cherz
UK British/ˈdɛntʃəz/DEN-chuz
- DEN
- cherz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dentures 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.
- cherzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of dentures
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DEN-chuz.
What does dentures mean?
noun
- plural of denture How to pronounce denture
Questions about saying dentures
How do you pronounce dentures?
Say DEN-cherz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛntʃɚz/. In British English it is /ˈdɛntʃəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dentures?
Dentures has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEN). Broken into parts: DEN · cherz.
Is dentures 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 /ˈdɛntʃəz/ (DEN-chuz).