To pronounce "dentist", say DENT-ist — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
dentist
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DENT-ist
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"dentist" has 2 syllables: dent-ist. It rhymes with venust and menaced, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Dentist" has 2 syllables: dent · ist.
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