How to pronounce demo
Say it like DEM-oh. Demo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEM).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce demo. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- DEM
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demo 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of demo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DEM-oh.
What does demo mean?
- a visual presentation showing how something works“the lecture was accompanied by dramatic demonstrations”“the lecturer shot off a pistol as a demonstration of the startle response”
- give an exhibition of to an interested audience“She shows her dogs frequently”“We will demo the new software in Washington”
Where does demo come from?
Clipping of demonstration and various other words beginning with "demo-".
Words that rhyme with demo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of demo.
Questions about saying demo
How do you pronounce demo?
Say DEM-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛmoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈdɛməʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demo?
Demo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEM). Broken into parts: DEM · oh.
Is demo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈdɛməʊ/ (DEM-oh).