How to pronounce daemon
Say it like DEE-mun. Daemon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE).
- DEE
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Daemon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of daemon
American and British speakers say daemon in essentially the same way: /ˈdimən/ in the US and /ˈdiːmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEE-mun.
Other ways to say daemon
Daemon also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- DAY-mun /ˈdeɪmən/
What does daemon mean?
- A minor deity or divinity.
- A muse, a personified source of inspiration, especially one that also causes anguish.
- An idea depicted as an entity.
- A process (a running program) that does not have a controlling terminal.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with daemon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of daemon.
Words that sound like daemon
Questions about saying daemon
How do you pronounce daemon?
Say DEE-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈdimən/. In British English it is /ˈdiːmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in daemon?
Daemon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE). Broken into parts: DEE · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say daemon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdimən/ and the British form is /ˈdiːmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as daemon?
Daemon sounds the same as demon in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.