How to Pronounce Edentate

To pronounce "edentate", say ED-ent-at-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

ED-ent-at-e

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"edentate" has 4 syllables: ed-ent-at-e.

What does edentate mean?

noun

  1. Any mammal that has few or no teeth, but especially the anteaters, armadillos, and sloths of the former order Edentata.

adjective

  1. Lacking teeth.

    “an edentate quadruped; an edentate leaf”

  2. Belonging to the Edentata.

Related words

toothlessedentaledentulatepalatecanine-toothlessdentiferouspaucidentatedentiparous

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How many syllables are in "edentate"?▾

"Edentate" has 4 syllables: ed · ent · at · e.

What does "edentate" mean?▾

Edentate: Any mammal that has few or no teeth, but especially the anteaters, armadillos, and sloths of the former order Edentata.

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