How to pronounce demented
Say it like dih-MEN-tid. Demented has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEN).
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- dih
- MEN
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demented 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.
- MENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of demented
American and British speakers say demented in essentially the same way: /dɪˈmɛntɪd/ in the US and /dɪˈmɛntɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-MEN-tid.
What does demented mean?
- Insane; mentally ill.
- Having dementia.
- Crazy; ridiculous.“a demented idea”
- simple past and past participle of dement How to pronounce dement
Where does demented come from?
Past participle of dement + -ed, from Latin dēmentāre.
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Words that rhyme with demented
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Questions about saying demented
How do you pronounce demented?
Say dih-MEN-tid. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈmɛntɪd/. In British English it is /dɪˈmɛntɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demented?
Demented has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEN). Broken into parts: dih · MEN · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say demented the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈmɛntɪd/ and the British form is /dɪˈmɛntɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.