How to pronounce demerits
Say it like dee-MER-uts. Demerits has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MER).
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US American/diˈmɛrəts/dee-MER-uts
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- dee
- MER
- uts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demerits 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.
- utsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does demerits mean?
noun
- plural of demerit How to pronounce demerit
Questions about saying demerits
How do you pronounce demerits?
Say dee-MER-uts. The American pronunciation is /diˈmɛrəts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demerits?
Demerits has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MER). Broken into parts: dee · MER · uts.