How to pronounce periodontal
Say it like per-ee-uh-DON-tul. Periodontal has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DON).
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US American/ˌpɛriəˈdɑntəl/per-ee-uh-DON-tul
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- per
- ee
- uh
- DON
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Periodontal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does periodontal mean?
adjective
- surrounding a tooth
- Relating to the periodontium
- Relating to periodontics
Words that rhyme with periodontal
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Questions about saying periodontal
How do you pronounce periodontal?
Say per-ee-uh-DON-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɛriəˈdɑntəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in periodontal?
Periodontal has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DON). Broken into parts: per · ee · uh · DON · tul.