How to pronounce demiurge
Say it like DEM-ee-erj. Demiurge has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEM).
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- DEM
- ee
- erj
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demiurge 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.
- erjKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of demiurge
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DEM-ee-urj.
What does demiurge mean?
- The (usually benevolent) being that created the universe out of primal matter.“A demiurge or craftsman god takes pre-existing matter and fashions it in light of the eternal Forms.”
- A (usually jealous or outright malevolent) being who is inferior to the supreme being, and sometimes seen as the creator of evil.
- Something (such as an idea, individual or institution) conceived as an autonomous creative force or decisive power.
Where does demiurge come from?
No relation with English demi- (as in demigod).
Questions about saying demiurge
How do you pronounce demiurge?
Say DEM-ee-erj. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛmiɚdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈdɛmiɜːdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demiurge?
Demiurge has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEM). Broken into parts: DEM · ee · erj.
Is demiurge pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdɛmiɜːdʒ/ (DEM-ee-urj).