How to pronounce demi
Say it like DEM-ee. Demi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEM).
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- DEM
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of demi
American and British speakers say demi in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛmi/ in the US and /ˈdɛmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEM-ee.
What does demi mean?
- Alternative spelling of demy.
- A fifty pence piece.
- A bottle of wine containing 0.375 liters of fluid, half the volume of a standard bottle; a split.
- A member of the demimonde; a woman maintained by a wealthy man.
- Demisexual.
Where does demi come from?
From Middle English demi, from Anglo-Norman demi, from Latin dimidius.
Words that rhyme with demi
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of demi.
Questions about saying demi
How do you pronounce demi?
Say DEM-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛmi/. In British English it is /ˈdɛmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demi?
Demi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEM). Broken into parts: DEM · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say demi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛmi/ and the British form is /ˈdɛmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.