How do you pronounce "dental"?

In American English: /ˈdɛntəl/ (DEHNT-uhl). In British English: /dˈɛntəl/ (D-ehnt). In Canadian English: /ˈdɛntəl/ (DEHNT-uhl). In Australian English: /dˈɛntəl/ (D-ehnt).

Is "dental" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdɛntəl/ (DEHNT-uhl), while in British English it's /dˈɛntəl/ (D-ehnt).

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dental

/ˈdɛntəl/

DEHNT-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

dɛntden·əltal

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