How to Pronounce Dense

To pronounce "dense", say DENS-e — 2 syllables, IPA /dɛns/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/dɛns/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dense”

"dense" has 2 syllables: dens-e. It rhymes with intense and pretense, if that helps it stick.

What does dense mean?

noun

  1. A thicket.

adjective

  1. Having relatively high density.
  2. Compact; crowded together.

Synonyms

abstrusedifficulthardincomprehensibleobscuretoughcloudyopaque

Antonyms

diffusefew and far betweenrarefiedscatteredsparsebright

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Words that rhyme with dense

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intensepretensesenserecompenseimmensetensecommencefencethenceincensedispenseoffense

Related words

heavythickconcentratedslowdullstupiddumbcompact

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dense"?▾

"Dense" has 2 syllables: dens · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "dense"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dense" is /dɛns/.

What does "dense" mean?▾

Dense: A thicket.

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