How to pronounce "denizens"

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Phonetic Breakdown of "denizens"

Learn how to break down "denizens" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

D EH1 N AH0 Z AH0 N Z
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Pronunciation Tips:

  • Stress the first syllable
  • Pay attention to vowel sounds
  • Practice each syllable separately

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Definition of "denizens"

Noun

  • An inhabitant of a place; one who dwells in.
    Example: "The giant squid is one of many denizens of the deep."
  • One who frequents a place.
    Example: "The denizens of that pub are of the roughest sort."
  • A person with rights between those of naturalized citizen and resident alien (roughly permanent resident), obtained through letters patent.
    Example: "Though born in Iceland, he became a denizen of Britain after leaving Oxford."
  • An animal or plant from a particular range or habitat.
    Example: "The bald eagle is a denizen of the northern part of the state."
  • A foreign word that has become naturalised in another language.

Verb

  • To grant rights of citizenship to; to naturalize.
    Example: "He was denizened to Ireland after fleeing his home country."
  • To provide with denizens; to populate with adopted or naturalized occupants.

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