How to pronounce Demerara
Say it like dem-uh-RER-uh. Demerara has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RER).
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- dem
- uh
- RER
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demerara pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- demKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Demerara
American and British speakers say Demerara in essentially the same way: /dɛməˈrɛrə/ in the US and /dɛməˈrɛərə/ in the UK.
British respelling: dem-uh-RAIR-uh.
What does Demerara mean?
- A type of natural, unrefined or partially refined cane sugar, which is light brown in color, particularly used in pastries and biscuits like shortbread.
- A dark rum, made in Guyana using molasses and this sugar, mainly used for blending.
Words that rhyme with Demerara
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Demerara.
Questions about saying Demerara
How do you pronounce Demerara?
Say dem-uh-RER-uh. The American pronunciation is /dɛməˈrɛrə/. In British English it is /dɛməˈrɛərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Demerara?
Demerara has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RER). Broken into parts: dem · uh · RER · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say Demerara the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɛməˈrɛrə/ and the British form is /dɛməˈrɛərə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.