American English

How to pronounce dental

adjectiveB1

DEHnl

/ˈdɛ.nl̩/

2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

Connected with teeth or with the care and treatment of teeth.

What to listen for

Dental has two common American pronunciations: one has a quick middle /t/ sound, and in the other the /t/ is not heard. Both are correct.

Usual form/ˈdɛn.ɾl̩/

Common reduced form/ˈdɛn.l̩/

adjective

Connected with teeth or with the care and treatment of teeth.

I have a dental appointment tomorrow.

Good dental care helps prevent tooth problems.

Common phrases & grammar

dental care · dental appointment · dental treatment · dental insurance

dental + noun

need + a + dental + noun