How to pronounce dement
Say it like duh-MENT. Dement has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MENT).
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- duh
- MENT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dement pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MENTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of dement
American and British speakers say dement in essentially the same way: /dəˈmɛnt/ in the US and /dɪˈmɛnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-MENT.
What does dement mean?
- To make (someone) demented; to drive mad.
- To show signs of dementia; to develop dementia.
Where does dement come from?
Borrowed from Middle French dement, from Latin demens; verb from Vulgar Latin dementare (“to deceive; to drive mad”), also from Latin dēmēns (“demented, mad”).
Words that rhyme with dement
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dement.
Questions about saying dement
How do you pronounce dement?
Say duh-MENT. The American pronunciation is /dəˈmɛnt/. In British English it is /dɪˈmɛnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dement?
Dement has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MENT). Broken into parts: duh · MENT.
Do Americans and Brits say dement the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dəˈmɛnt/ and the British form is /dɪˈmɛnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.