Syllables Quiz

dentist

The # of syllables in dentist can be found in the Syllable Dictionary at HowManySyllables.com/syllables/dentist .

How many syllables in dentist?

2 syllables

Divide dentist into syllables: den-tist
Stressed syllable in dentist: den-tist
How to pronounce dentist: den-tist
How to say dentist:

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