How to pronounce demilitarize
Say it like dee-MIL-uh-tuh-ryze. Demilitarize has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIL).
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- dee
- MIL
- uh
- tuh
- ryze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demilitarize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- MILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ryzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of demilitarize
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dee-MIL-uh-tuh-ryze.
What does demilitarize mean?
- To remove troops from (an area).
- To prevent troops from entering (an area).
- To return (an area) to civilian control, after military control.
Where does demilitarize come from?
From de- + militarize.
Questions about saying demilitarize
How do you pronounce demilitarize?
Say dee-MIL-uh-tuh-ryze. The American pronunciation is /diˈmɪlətəˌraɪz/. In British English it is /diˈmɪlətəˌraɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demilitarize?
Demilitarize has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIL). Broken into parts: dee · MIL · uh · tuh · ryze.
Is demilitarize pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /diˈmɪlətəˌraɪz/ (dee-MIL-uh-tuh-ryze).