How to pronounce demanding
Say it like dih-MAN-ding. Demanding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAN).
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- dih
- MAN
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demanding 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.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of demanding
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: dih-MAHN-ding.
What does demanding mean?
- requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill“found the job very demanding”“a baby can be so demanding”
Where does demanding come from?
From demand + -ing.
Words that rhyme with demanding
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of demanding.
Questions about saying demanding
How do you pronounce demanding?
Say dih-MAN-ding. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈmændɪŋ/. In British English it is /dɪˈmɑːndɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demanding?
Demanding has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAN). Broken into parts: dih · MAN · ding.
Is demanding 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 /dɪˈmɑːndɪŋ/ (dih-MAHN-ding).