How to Pronounce Denial

To pronounce "denial", say DEN-ial — 2 syllables, IPA /dɪˈnaɪ.əl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/dɪˈnaɪ.əl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “denial”

"denial" has 2 syllables: den-ial. It rhymes with aisle and trial, if that helps it stick.

What does denial mean?

noun

  1. The negation in logic.

    “The denial of "There might be X" is the null, "False, there is no X."”

  2. A refusal to comply with a request.

    “Every time we asked for an interview we got a denial.”

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Words that rhyme with denial

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aisletrialphialspialmistrialretrialrialglialthiolpretrialvideophilemyall

Related words

abnegationself-renunciationself-denialself-abnegationdefencedefensedemurrerdenying

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "denial"?▾

"Denial" has 2 syllables: den · ial.

What is the IPA transcription of "denial"?▾

The IPA transcription of "denial" is /dɪˈnaɪ.əl/.

What does "denial" mean?▾

Denial: The negation in logic.

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