How to pronounce demimonde
Say it like DEM-ee-mond. Demimonde has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEM).
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- DEM
- ee
- mond
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demimonde 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.
- mondGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of demimonde
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DEM-ee-mond.
What does demimonde mean?
- A group having little respect or reputation.“the literary demimonde”
- A member of such a class or group of persons.
Where does demimonde come from?
Borrowed from French demi-monde (literally “half-world”), from demi (“half”) + monde (“world; people”); possibly coined by French author and playwright Alexandre Dumas fils as the title of a comedic play, Le Demi Monde (1855): see the quotation from 1864.
Questions about saying demimonde
How do you pronounce demimonde?
Say DEM-ee-mond. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛmiˌmɑnd/. In British English it is /ˈdɛmiːmɒnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demimonde?
Demimonde has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEM). Broken into parts: DEM · ee · mond.
Is demimonde 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 /ˈdɛmiːmɒnd/ (DEM-ee-mond).