How to pronounce demographer
Say it like dih-MAH-gruh-fer. Demographer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAH).
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- dih
- MAH
- gruh
- fer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demographer 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.
- MAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- gruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ferKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of demographer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: dih-MOG-ruh-fuh.
What does demographer mean?
- A person who studies demography.
Where does demographer come from?
From demo- + -grapher.
Words that rhyme with demographer
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Questions about saying demographer
How do you pronounce demographer?
Say dih-MAH-gruh-fer. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈmɑɡrəfɚ/. In British English it is /dɪˈmɒɡrəfə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demographer?
Demographer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAH). Broken into parts: dih · MAH · gruh · fer.
Is demographer 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 /dɪˈmɒɡrəfə/ (dih-MOG-ruh-fuh).