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How to pronounce dentistry

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DEHnihstree

/ˈdɛ.nɪ.stɹi/

3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

The work of caring for people's teeth and mouths, and the study of this work.

What to listen for

Dentistry is commonly pronounced /ˈdɛn.tɪ.stɹi/. In natural speech, you may also hear /ˈdɛ.nɪ.stɹi/ with the /t/ sound omitted.

Common full form/ˈdɛn.tɪ.stɹi/
Common reduced form/ˈdɛ.nɪ.stɹi/
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Meanings & examples

noun

The work of caring for people's teeth and mouths, and the study of this work.

She is studying dentistry at a university.

Good to know

A dentist is the person; dentistry is the profession or field.

Common phrases & grammar

dental school · general dentistry