How to pronounce demiboy
Say it like DEM-ee-boy. Demiboy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEM).
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- DEM
- ee
- boy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demiboy 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.
- boyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of demiboy
American and British speakers say demiboy in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛmiˌbɔɪ/ in the US and /ˈdɛmiˌbɔɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEM-ee-boy.
What does demiboy mean?
- One who identifies as partially, but not completely, male.
- Identifying as partially, but not completely, male.
Where does demiboy come from?
From demi- + boy.
Questions about saying demiboy
How do you pronounce demiboy?
Say DEM-ee-boy. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛmiˌbɔɪ/. In British English it is /ˈdɛmiˌbɔɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demiboy?
Demiboy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEM). Broken into parts: DEM · ee · boy.
Do Americans and Brits say demiboy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛmiˌbɔɪ/ and the British form is /ˈdɛmiˌbɔɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.