How to pronounce demit
Say it like dih-MIT. Demit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIT).
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- dih
- MIT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demit 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.
- MITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of demit
American and British speakers say demit in essentially the same way: /dɪˈmɪt/ in the US and /dɪˈmɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-MIT.
What does demit mean?
- To let fall; to depress; to yield.
- To relinquish an office, membership, authority, etc.; to resign, as from a Masonic lodge.
- The act of demitting.
- A document certifying that a person has (honorably) demitted, as from a Masonic lodge.
Where does demit come from?
From Latin dēmittō (“send or bring down, let fall”).
Words that rhyme with demit
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Questions about saying demit
How do you pronounce demit?
Say dih-MIT. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈmɪt/. In British English it is /dɪˈmɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demit?
Demit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIT). Broken into parts: dih · MIT.
Do Americans and Brits say demit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈmɪt/ and the British form is /dɪˈmɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.