How to pronounce demigrate
Say it like DEM-ih-grayt. Demigrate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEM).
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- DEM
- ih
- grayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demigrate 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- graytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of demigrate
American and British speakers say demigrate in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛmɪɡreɪt/ in the US and /ˈdɛmɪɡreɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEM-ih-grayt.
What does demigrate mean?
- To cancel or return from migration (of e.g. a computer system).
Where does demigrate come from?
From de- + migrate.
Questions about saying demigrate
How do you pronounce demigrate?
Say DEM-ih-grayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛmɪɡreɪt/. In British English it is /ˈdɛmɪɡreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demigrate?
Demigrate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEM). Broken into parts: DEM · ih · grayt.
Do Americans and Brits say demigrate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛmɪɡreɪt/ and the British form is /ˈdɛmɪɡreɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.