How to pronounce demands
Say it like dih-MANDZ. Demands has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MANDZ).
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- dih
- MANDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demands 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.
- MANDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of demands
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: dih-MAHNDZ.
What does demands mean?
- plural of demand How to pronounce demand
- third-person singular simple present indicative of demand How to pronounce demand
Words that rhyme with demands
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of demands.
Questions about saying demands
How do you pronounce demands?
Say dih-MANDZ. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈmændz/. In British English it is /dɪˈmɑːndz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demands?
Demands has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MANDZ). Broken into parts: dih · MANDZ.
Is demands 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 /dɪˈmɑːndz/ (dih-MAHNDZ).