Dentin

[dɛnˈtiːn]

/[dɛnˈtiːn]/ noun

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The verdict

“Dentin” is outside the top-ranked German vocabulary, used as a noun - the kind of word writers most often double-check.

Unranked
below top-frequency German
6
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - knochenähnliche, harte Grundsubstanz des Zahnes, unterhalb des Zahnschmelzes und des Wurzelzements, gleichzeitig die Pulpa umgebend

Key facts for Dentin
PropertyValue
HeadwordDentin
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[dɛnˈtiːn]
Letters6
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Dentin” sits in German frequency

Dentin falls outside the top-100,000 ranked German words, the long-tail zone of technical, archaic, or low-frequency vocabulary, exactly where readers second-guess spellings most.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The German entry for Dentin is 6 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [dɛnˈtiːn]. It sits outside the most-frequent rank tiers, which is often why uncommon words generate more spelling variants per reader. Wiktionary records 3 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

No misspelling variants are generated for Dentin in our index, suggesting the orthography follows predictable German patterns. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, since its spelling is unusual enough that it doesn't cluster with a lookalike.

This entry carries no recorded etymology, so its spelling is easiest explained by how it's pronounced rather than where it came from. The correct German form is Dentin, spelled D-E-N-T-I-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    knochenähnliche, harte Grundsubstanz des Zahnes, unterhalb des Zahnschmelzes und des Wurzelzements, gleichzeitig die Pulpa umgebend
  2. 2
    die Hartsubstanz der Haischuppen
  3. 3
    (veraltet) Elfenbein

Synonyms

ZahnbeinEburSubstantia eburnea

This word in other languages

dentine(Français)

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "Dentin"?
"Dentin" is spelled D-E-N-T-I-N. The IPA pronunciation is [dɛnˈtiːn].
What does "Dentin" mean?
As a noun, "Dentin" means: knochenähnliche, harte Grundsubstanz des Zahnes, unterhalb des Zahnschmelzes und des Wurzelzements, gleichzeitig die Pulpa umgebend
How do you pronounce "Dentin"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Dentin" is [dɛnˈtiːn]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Dentin" come from?
"Dentin" is a German word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
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Using “Dentin”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct German spelling is D-E-N-T-I-N - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [dɛnˈtiːn] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Browse more German words and confusable pairs in the same reference. German words
Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list