How to pronounce edentulous
Say it like ee-DEN-tyuu-lus. Edentulous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEN).
- ee
- DEN
- tyuu
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Edentulous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- DENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tyuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of edentulous
American and British speakers say edentulous in essentially the same way: /iˈdɛntjʊləs/ in the US and /iːˈdɛntjʊləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ee-DEN-tyuu-lus.
What does edentulous mean?
- Toothless.
Where does edentulous come from?
Latin edentulus, which is in turn derived from the prefix e-, meaning "without", and the word dens, meaning "tooth."
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
- dentulous
Questions about saying edentulous
How do you pronounce edentulous?
Say ee-DEN-tyuu-lus. The American pronunciation is /iˈdɛntjʊləs/. In British English it is /iːˈdɛntjʊləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in edentulous?
Edentulous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEN). Broken into parts: ee · DEN · tyuu · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say edentulous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /iˈdɛntjʊləs/ and the British form is /iːˈdɛntjʊləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.