How to pronounce demagogue
Say it like DEM-uh-gahg. Demagogue has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEM).
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US American/ˈdɛməɡɑɡ/DEM-uh-gahg
UK British/ˈdɛməɡɒɡ/DEM-uh-gog
- DEM
- uh
- gahg
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demagogue 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gahgKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of demagogue
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DEM-uh-gog.
What does demagogue mean?
verb
- To speak or act in the manner of a demagogue; to speak about (an issue) in the manner of a demagogue.
Questions about saying demagogue
How do you pronounce demagogue?
Say DEM-uh-gahg. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛməɡɑɡ/. In British English it is /ˈdɛməɡɒɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demagogue?
Demagogue has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEM). Broken into parts: DEM · uh · gahg.
Is demagogue pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈdɛməɡɒɡ/ (DEM-uh-gog).