How to pronounce demeans
Say it like dih-MEENZ. Demeans has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEENZ).
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- dih
- MEENZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demeans 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.
- MEENZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of demeans
American and British speakers say demeans in essentially the same way: /dɪˈminz/ in the US and /dɪˈmiːnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-MEENZ.
What does demeans mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of demean How to pronounce demean
Words that rhyme with demeans
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of demeans.
Questions about saying demeans
How do you pronounce demeans?
Say dih-MEENZ. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈminz/. In British English it is /dɪˈmiːnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demeans?
Demeans has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEENZ). Broken into parts: dih · MEENZ.
Do Americans and Brits say demeans the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈminz/ and the British form is /dɪˈmiːnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.