How to Pronounce Density

To pronounce "density", say DENS-ity — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdɛn.sə.ti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈdɛn.sə.ti/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “density”

"density" has 2 syllables: dens-ity. It rhymes with propensity and intensity, if that helps it stick.

What does density mean?

noun

  1. A measure of the mass of matter contained by a unit volume.
  2. The ratio of one quantity, representing something of interest, to another quantity representing space, area, or extent in which the thing of interest is distributed.

    “The number of particles per unit volume of a specified volume can be considered to be the particle density for the specified volume.”

Synonyms

mass densitynumber densityprobability density

Words that rhyme with density

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

propensityintensitytensity

Related words

compactnessdensenessconcentrationvolumetricvolumefabricmasspopulation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "density"?▾

"Density" has 2 syllables: dens · ity.

What is the IPA transcription of "density"?▾

The IPA transcription of "density" is /ˈdɛn.sə.ti/.

What does "density" mean?▾

Density: A measure of the mass of matter contained by a unit volume.

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