How to pronounce demarcations
Say it like dee-mar-KAY-shunz. Demarcations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY).
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- dee
- mar
- KAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demarcations pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- marKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of demarcations
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dee-mah-KAY-shunz.
What does demarcations mean?
- plural of demarcation How to pronounce demarcation
Words that rhyme with demarcations
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Questions about saying demarcations
How do you pronounce demarcations?
Say dee-mar-KAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌdimɑrˈkeɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌdiːmɑːˈkeɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demarcations?
Demarcations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY). Broken into parts: dee · mar · KAY · shunz.
Is demarcations pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌdiːmɑːˈkeɪʃənz/ (dee-mah-KAY-shunz).