How to pronounce demographics
Say it like dem-uh-GRAF-iks. Demographics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GRAF).
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- dem
- uh
- GRAF
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demographics pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- demGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GRAFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of demographics
American and British speakers say demographics in essentially the same way: /ˌdɛməˈɡræfɪks/ in the US and /ˌdɛməˈɡræfɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: dem-uh-GRAF-iks.
What does demographics mean?
- The characteristics of human populations for purposes of social studies.
- plural of demographic How to pronounce demographic
Questions about saying demographics
How do you pronounce demographics?
Say dem-uh-GRAF-iks. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɛməˈɡræfɪks/. In British English it is /ˌdɛməˈɡræfɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demographics?
Demographics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GRAF). Broken into parts: dem · uh · GRAF · iks.
Do Americans and Brits say demographics the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɛməˈɡræfɪks/ and the British form is /ˌdɛməˈɡræfɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.