How to pronounce demagoguing
Say it like DEM-uh-gah-ghing. Demagoguing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEM).
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- DEM
- uh
- gah
- ghing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demagoguing 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.
- gahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ghingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of demagoguing
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DEM-uh-gog-ing.
What does demagoguing mean?
- present participle and gerund of demagogue How to pronounce demagogue
Questions about saying demagoguing
How do you pronounce demagoguing?
Say DEM-uh-gah-ghing. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛməˌɡɑɡɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdɛməˌɡɒɡɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demagoguing?
Demagoguing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEM). Broken into parts: DEM · uh · gah · ghing.
Is demagoguing 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 /ˈdɛməˌɡɒɡɪŋ/ (DEM-uh-gog-ing).