Phonetic Breakdown of "dentistry"
Learn how to break down "dentistry" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.
den-tistry
2 syllables
Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:
/ˈdɛntɪstɹi/
Phonetic representation based on standard dictionaries
IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:
D EH1 N T IH0 S T R IY0
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Definition of "dentistry"
Pronunciation: /ˈdɛntɪstɹi/
Noun
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The field of medicine concerned with the study, diagnosis and treatment of conditions of the teeth and oral cavity.
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Operations performed on teeth and adjoining areas such as drilling, filling cavities and placing crowns and bridges.
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A dental surgery, an operation on the teeth.
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A place where dental operations are performed. (Not as common as "dentist's office". Compare surgery.)