How to pronounce demesnial
Say it like dih-MEE-nee-ul. Demesnial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEE).
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- dih
- MEE
- nee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demesnial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of demesnial
American and British speakers say demesnial in essentially the same way: /dɪˈminiəl/ in the US and /dɪˈmiːniəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-MEE-nee-ul.
What does demesnial mean?
- Of or pertaining, or of the native of a demesne“demesnial custom”
Where does demesnial come from?
From demesne + -ial.
Words that rhyme with demesnial
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of demesnial.
Questions about saying demesnial
How do you pronounce demesnial?
Say dih-MEE-nee-ul. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈminiəl/. In British English it is /dɪˈmiːniəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demesnial?
Demesnial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MEE). Broken into parts: dih · MEE · nee · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say demesnial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈminiəl/ and the British form is /dɪˈmiːniəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.