How to pronounce demerger
Say it like dee-MUR-jer. Demerger has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MUR).
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- dee
- MUR
- jer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demerger pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- MURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- jerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of demerger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dee-MUR-juh.
What does demerger mean?
- A partial or complete reversal of a previous merger.
- The disposal of subsidiaries or divisions of a company.
- Synonym of demerge (“to reverse a business merger”).
Where does demerger come from?
From de- + merger.
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Words that rhyme with demerger
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Questions about saying demerger
How do you pronounce demerger?
Say dee-MUR-jer. The American pronunciation is /diˈmɝdʒɚ/. In British English it is /diˈmɜːdʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demerger?
Demerger has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MUR). Broken into parts: dee · MUR · jer.
Is demerger pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /diˈmɜːdʒə/ (dee-MUR-juh).