How to pronounce demarcate
Say it like dih-MAR-kayt. Demarcate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAR).
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- dih
- MAR
- kayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demarcate 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.
- MARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kaytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of demarcate
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DEE-mah-kayt.
What does demarcate mean?
- To mark the limits or boundaries of something; to delimit.
- To mark the difference between two causes of action; to distinguish.
Where does demarcate come from?
Back-formation from demarcation.
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Questions about saying demarcate
How do you pronounce demarcate?
Say dih-MAR-kayt. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈmɑrˌkeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈdiːmɑːˌkeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demarcate?
Demarcate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAR). Broken into parts: dih · MAR · kayt.
Is demarcate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈdiːmɑːˌkeɪt/ (DEE-mah-kayt).