How to pronounce demeanor
Say it like dih-MEE-ner. Demeanor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEE).
- dih
- MEE
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demeanor 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.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of demeanor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-MEE-nuh.
What does demeanor mean?
- The social, non-verbal behaviors (such as body language and facial expressions) that are characteristic of a person.“The man's demeanor made others suspicious of his intentions.”
Where does demeanor come from?
From Middle English demenure, from the verb Middle English demenen, demeinen (“to handle, manage”), from Old French demener (“to guide, conduct”), from de- + mener (“to conduct, lead”), from Latin *mināre (“to drive”) and minor (“to project or jut forth”).
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Questions about saying demeanor
How do you pronounce demeanor?
Say dih-MEE-ner. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈminɚ/. In British English it is /dɪˈmiːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demeanor?
Demeanor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEE). Broken into parts: dih · MEE · ner.
Is demeanor 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 /dɪˈmiːnə/ (dih-MEE-nuh).
What words sound the same as demeanor?
Demeanor sounds the same as demeanour in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.