How to pronounce demeanours
Say it like dih-MEE-nerz. Demeanours 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
Demeanours 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 demeanours
- 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 demeanours mean?
- plural of demeanour How to pronounce demeanour
Words that rhyme with demeanours
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of demeanours.
Questions about saying demeanours
How do you pronounce demeanours?
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 demeanours?
Demeanours has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEE). Broken into parts: dih · MEE · nerz.
Is demeanours 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).