How to pronounce dentist

dentist

/ˈdentəst/

2 syllables, stress on the first

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There is a second pronunciation: /ˈdentɪst/.

/d/as in day	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.
/e/as in bed	A short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/n/as in no	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/t/as in ten	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/s/as in see	Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/t/as in ten	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.

I go to the dentist every second day.

How do you pronounce dentist?

Dentist is pronounced /ˈdentəst/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /ˈdentɪst/, is also used.

How many syllables are in dentist?

Dentist has 2 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in dentist?

The first syllable: /ˈdentəst/.