How to pronounce demeaned
Say it like dih-MEEND. Demeaned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEEND).
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- dih
- MEEND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demeaned 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.
- MEENDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of demeaned
American and British speakers say demeaned in essentially the same way: /dɪˈmind/ in the US and /dɪˈmiːnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-MEEND.
What does demeaned mean?
- Debased; degraded; lowly.
- Having had the mean subtracted from all values.
- simple past and past participle of demean How to pronounce demean
Words that rhyme with demeaned
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of demeaned.
Questions about saying demeaned
How do you pronounce demeaned?
Say dih-MEEND. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈmind/. In British English it is /dɪˈmiːnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demeaned?
Demeaned has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEEND). Broken into parts: dih · MEEND.
Do Americans and Brits say demeaned the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈmind/ and the British form is /dɪˈmiːnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.