English pronunciation · Words Starting with D
Dean Pronunciation
Dean is pronounced DEEN, IPA /ˈdin/.
DEEN
US /ˈdin/ · UK /ˈdiːn/
Syllables: DEEN (1 syllable)
noun: The head of a university faculty, or a senior clergyman in a cathedral.
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Dean in a Sentence
- The dean signed the letter himself.
- She was made dean of the medical school.
- The dean of the cathedral led the service.
Common Mispronunciations of Dean
Not DEEN-uh
One beat, closing on the n with nothing sounded after it.
Not DIN
Cut short, this vowel lands on din, a word about noise. It needs its full length to stay the title of an office.
Tip: Dean as a surname comes from the dene, a wooded valley, and is a separate word that happens to sound the same.
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