How to pronounce demography
Say it like dih-MAH-gruh-fee. Demography has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAH).
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- dih
- MAH
- gruh
- fee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demography 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.
- feeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of demography
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: dih-MOG-ruh-fee.
What does demography mean?
- The study of the characteristics of human populations, especially with regards to their makeup and fluctuations and the social causes behind these.
- The study of the structure and population dynamics of other lifeforms, such as mammals, insects, plants, etc.
- The particular demographic makeup of a population.
Words that rhyme with demography
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Questions about saying demography
How do you pronounce demography?
Say dih-MAH-gruh-fee. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈmɑɡrəfi/. In British English it is /dɪˈmɒɡrəfi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demography?
Demography has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAH). Broken into parts: dih · MAH · gruh · fee.
Is demography pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /dɪˈmɒɡrəfi/ (dih-MOG-ruh-fee).