How to pronounce demilitarized
Say it like dee-MIL-uh-tuh-ryzd. Demilitarized has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIL).
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- dee
- MIL
- uh
- tuh
- ryzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demilitarized 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.
- ryzdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of demilitarized
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dih-MIL-ih-tuh-ryzd.
What does demilitarized mean?
- Declared free of all military activity.
- simple past and past participle of demilitarize How to pronounce demilitarize
Questions about saying demilitarized
How do you pronounce demilitarized?
Say dee-MIL-uh-tuh-ryzd. The American pronunciation is /diˈmɪlətəˌraɪzd/. In British English it is /dɪˈmɪlɪtəraɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demilitarized?
Demilitarized has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIL). Broken into parts: dee · MIL · uh · tuh · ryzd.
Is demilitarized 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 /dɪˈmɪlɪtəraɪzd/ (dih-MIL-ih-tuh-ryzd).