How to pronounce demijohn
Say it like DEM-ih-jon. Demijohn has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEM).
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- DEM
- ih
- jon
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demijohn 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.
- jonKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of demijohn
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DEM-ih-jon.
What does demijohn mean?
- A large bottle with a short neck, sometimes with two small handles at the neck, sometimes encased in wickerwork.
Where does demijohn come from?
Partial calque of French dame-jeanne (literally “Lady Jane”), of uncertain origin.
Questions about saying demijohn
How do you pronounce demijohn?
Say DEM-ih-jon. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛmɪdʒɑn/. In British English it is /ˈdɛmɪdʒɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demijohn?
Demijohn has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEM). Broken into parts: DEM · ih · jon.
Is demijohn 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 /ˈdɛmɪdʒɒn/ (DEM-ih-jon).