How to pronounce demeaning
Say it like dih-MEE-ning. Demeaning has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEE).
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- dih
- MEE
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demeaning 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.
- MEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of demeaning
American and British speakers say demeaning in essentially the same way: /dɪˈminɪŋ/ in the US and /dɪˈmiːnɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-MEE-ning.
What does demeaning mean?
- present participle and gerund of demean How to pronounce demean
- Degrading; that degrades.“demeaning job”
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Words that rhyme with demeaning
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Questions about saying demeaning
How do you pronounce demeaning?
Say dih-MEE-ning. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈminɪŋ/. In British English it is /dɪˈmiːnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demeaning?
Demeaning has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEE). Broken into parts: dih · MEE · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say demeaning the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈminɪŋ/ and the British form is /dɪˈmiːnɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.