How to pronounce demerit
Say it like dee-MER-ut. Demerit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MER).
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US American/diˈmɛrət/dee-MER-ut
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- dee
- MER
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demerit 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.
- MERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does demerit mean?
noun
- A quality of being inadequate; a disadvantage, a fault.
- A mark given for bad conduct to a person attending an educational institution or serving in the army.
- That which one merits or deserves, either of good or ill; desert.
Where does demerit come from?
From Middle English demerit, demerite, from Old French desmerite (modern French démérite) and its etymon Latin dēmeritum.
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Questions about saying demerit
How do you pronounce demerit?
Say dee-MER-ut. The American pronunciation is /diˈmɛrət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demerit?
Demerit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MER). Broken into parts: dee · MER · ut.