How to pronounce demigod
Say it like DEM-ee-god. Demigod has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEM).
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- DEM
- ee
- god
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demigod 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.
- godKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of demigod
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DEM-ee-god.
What does demigod mean?
- A half-god or hero; the offspring of a deity and a mortal.
- Someone held up for reverence as a supreme example.
Where does demigod come from?
From demi- + god. Calque of the Latin semideus (“half-god”), which is probably a coining by the Roman poet Ovid for less important gods such as dryads.
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Questions about saying demigod
How do you pronounce demigod?
Say DEM-ee-god. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛmiɡɑd/. In British English it is /ˈdɛmiɡɒd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demigod?
Demigod has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEM). Broken into parts: DEM · ee · god.
Is demigod pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈdɛmiɡɒd/ (DEM-ee-god).