How to pronounce demantoid
Say it like dih-MAN-toyd. Demantoid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAN).
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- dih
- MAN
- toyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demantoid 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.
- toydGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of demantoid
American and British speakers say demantoid in essentially the same way: /dɪˈmænˌtɔɪd/ in the US and /dɪˈmæntɔɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-MAN-toyd.
What does demantoid mean?
- A green garnet.
Where does demantoid come from?
From German Demantoid, from archaic/obsolete Demant (“diamond”) + -oid, from Middle High German diemant, from Old French diamant.
Questions about saying demantoid
How do you pronounce demantoid?
Say dih-MAN-toyd. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈmænˌtɔɪd/. In British English it is /dɪˈmæntɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demantoid?
Demantoid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAN). Broken into parts: dih · MAN · toyd.
Do Americans and Brits say demantoid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈmænˌtɔɪd/ and the British form is /dɪˈmæntɔɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.