How to Pronounce "dexterous"
word
ˈdɛkstɹəs
DEK-struhs
dˈɛkstəɹəs
DEK-stuh-ruhs
Definition
Able to do tasks skillfully and quickly, especially with your hands; also used for showing mental agility.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɛkstɹəs
British English
dˈɛkstəɹəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DEK-struhs
UK
DEK-stuh-ruhs
Listen in Context
He is very dexterous with his hands when building models.
A dexterous surgeon can perform complicated operations.
Her dexterous fingers moved quickly over the piano keys.
He’s so dexterous, he can solve a Rubik’s cube in seconds.