How to pronounce demodex
Say it like DEE-muh-deks. Demodex has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE).
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- DEE
- muh
- deks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demodex pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- deksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of demodex
American and British speakers say demodex in essentially the same way: /ˈdiməˌdɛks/ in the US and /ˈdiːməˌdɛks/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEE-muh-deks.
What does demodex mean?
- Any of the genus Demodex of mites.
Questions about saying demodex
How do you pronounce demodex?
Say DEE-muh-deks. The American pronunciation is /ˈdiməˌdɛks/. In British English it is /ˈdiːməˌdɛks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demodex?
Demodex has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE). Broken into parts: DEE · muh · deks.
Do Americans and Brits say demodex the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdiməˌdɛks/ and the British form is /ˈdiːməˌdɛks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.