How to pronounce demanded
Say it like dih-MAN-dud. Demanded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAN).
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- dih
- MAN
- dud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demanded 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.
- MANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- dudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of demanded
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: dih-MAHN-did.
What does demanded mean?
- simple past and past participle of demand How to pronounce demand
Words that rhyme with demanded
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Questions about saying demanded
How do you pronounce demanded?
Say dih-MAN-dud. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈmændəd/. In British English it is /dɪˈmɑːndɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demanded?
Demanded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAN). Broken into parts: dih · MAN · dud.
Is demanded 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 /dɪˈmɑːndɪd/ (dih-MAHN-did).