How to pronounce demand
Say it like dih-MAND. Demand has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAND).
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- dih
- MAND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demand pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MANDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of demand
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: dih-MAHND.
What does demand mean?
- an urgent or peremptory request“his demands for attention were unceasing”
- the ability and desire to purchase goods and services“the automobile reduced the demand for buggywhips”“the demand exceeded the supply”
- required activity“the requirements of his work affected his health”“there were many demands on his time”
- request urgently and forcefully“The victim's family is demanding compensation”“The boss demanded that he be fired immediately”
- require as useful, just, or proper“It takes nerve to do what she did”“success usually requires hard work”
- claim as due or just“The bank demanded payment of the loan”
Where does demand come from?
From late Middle English demaunden, from Old French demander, from Latin dēmandō, dēmandāre.
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Words that rhyme with demand
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Questions about saying demand
How do you pronounce demand?
Say dih-MAND. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈmænd/. In British English it is /dɪˈmɑːnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demand?
Demand has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAND). Broken into parts: dih · MAND.
Is demand pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /dɪˈmɑːnd/ (dih-MAHND).