American English

How to pronounce dentist

nounA1

DEHnihst

/ˈdɛ.nɪst̚/

2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

A health professional who examines and treats people's teeth and gums.

What to listen for

“Dentist” is usually pronounced /ˈdɛn.tɪst̚/. In natural American speech, you may also hear /ˈdɛ.nɪst̚/ when the middle /t/ is dropped.

Usual pronunciation/ˈdɛn.tɪst̚/

Common pronunciation without the middle /t//ˈdɛ.nɪst̚/

noun

A health professional who examines and treats people's teeth and gums.

I need to see a dentist.

The dentist checked my teeth.

Common phrases & grammar

see a dentist · go to the dentist · dentist's office · dentist appointment

see + a/the + dentist

go to + a/the + dentist