How to pronounce demeanour
Say it like dih-MEE-ner. Demeanour has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEE).
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- dih
- MEE
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demeanour 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 demeanour
- 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 demeanour mean?
- UK, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and Commonwealth spelling of demeanor.
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Words that rhyme with demeanour
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Words that sound like demeanour
Questions about saying demeanour
How do you pronounce demeanour?
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 demeanour?
Demeanour has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEE). Broken into parts: dih · MEE · ner.
Is demeanour 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 demeanour?
Demeanour sounds the same as demeanor in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.