How to pronounce demecarium
Say it like dem-ee-KER-ee-um. Demecarium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KER).
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- dem
- ee
- KER
- ee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demecarium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- demGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- KERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of demecarium
American and British speakers say demecarium in essentially the same way: /ˌdɛmiˈkɛriəm/ in the US and /ˌdɛmiˈkɛəriəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: dem-ee-KAIR-ree-um.
What does demecarium mean?
- A parasympathomimetic drug.
Where does demecarium come from?
From de(ca)- + me(thylene) + car(bamate) + -ium (“quaternary ammonium compound”).
Words that rhyme with demecarium
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of demecarium.
Questions about saying demecarium
How do you pronounce demecarium?
Say dem-ee-KER-ee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɛmiˈkɛriəm/. In British English it is /ˌdɛmiˈkɛəriəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demecarium?
Demecarium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KER). Broken into parts: dem · ee · KER · ee · um.
Do Americans and Brits say demecarium the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɛmiˈkɛriəm/ and the British form is /ˌdɛmiˈkɛəriəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.