How to pronounce dem
Say it like DEM. Dem is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DEM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dem pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of dem
American and British speakers say dem in essentially the same way: /dɛm/ in the US and /dɛm/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEM.
What does dem mean?
- (clitic, suffix) A group of.
Words that rhyme with dem
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dem.
Questions about saying dem
How do you pronounce dem?
Say DEM. The American pronunciation is /dɛm/. In British English it is /dɛm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dem?
Dem is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DEM.
Do Americans and Brits say dem the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɛm/ and the British form is /dɛm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.