How to pronounce demise
Say it like dih-MYZE. Demise has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MYZE).
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- dih
- MYZE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demise pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MYZESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of demise
American and British speakers say demise in essentially the same way: /dɪˈmaɪz/ in the US and /dɪˈmaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-MYZE.
What does demise mean?
- the time when something ends“it was the death of all his plans”“a dying of old hopes”
- transfer by a lease or by a will
Where does demise come from?
The verb is from Middle English dimisen, from the noun.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with demise
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of demise.
Questions about saying demise
How do you pronounce demise?
Say dih-MYZE. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈmaɪz/. In British English it is /dɪˈmaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demise?
Demise has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MYZE). Broken into parts: dih · MYZE.
Do Americans and Brits say demise the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈmaɪz/ and the British form is /dɪˈmaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.