How to pronounce demagogy
Say it like DEM-uh-gah-ghee. Demagogy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEM).
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- DEM
- uh
- gah
- ghee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demagogy 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.
- gheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of demagogy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DEM-uh-gog-ee.
What does demagogy mean?
- Rule by demagogue.
- A polity ruled by a demagogue.
- The quality of being a demagogue.
Questions about saying demagogy
How do you pronounce demagogy?
Say DEM-uh-gah-ghee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛməˌɡɑɡi/. In British English it is /ˈdɛməˌɡɒɡi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demagogy?
Demagogy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEM). Broken into parts: DEM · uh · gah · ghee.
Is demagogy 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 /ˈdɛməˌɡɒɡi/ (DEM-uh-gog-ee).