How to pronounce demersion
Say it like dee-MUR-zhun. Demersion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MUR).
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- dee
- MUR
- zhun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demersion 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.
- zhunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of demersion
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dee-MUR-zhun.
What does demersion mean?
- The act of plunging into a fluid; a drowning.
- The state of being overwhelmed in, or as if in, water.
Where does demersion come from?
Latin demersio.
Words that rhyme with demersion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of demersion.
Questions about saying demersion
How do you pronounce demersion?
Say dee-MUR-zhun. The American pronunciation is /diˈmɝʒən/. In British English it is /diˈmɜːʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demersion?
Demersion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MUR). Broken into parts: dee · MUR · zhun.
Is demersion 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 /diˈmɜːʒən/ (dee-MUR-zhun).