How to pronounce demeanors
Say it like dih-MEE-nerz. Demeanors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEE).
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- dih
- MEE
- nerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demeanors 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.
- nerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of demeanors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-MEE-nuz.
What does demeanors mean?
- plural of demeanor How to pronounce demeanor
Words that rhyme with demeanors
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of demeanors.
Questions about saying demeanors
How do you pronounce demeanors?
Say dih-MEE-nerz. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈminɚz/. In British English it is /dɪˈmiːnəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demeanors?
Demeanors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEE). Broken into parts: dih · MEE · nerz.
Is demeanors 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 /dɪˈmiːnəz/ (dih-MEE-nuz).