How to pronounce demolished
Say it like dih-MOL-isht. Demolished has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOL).
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- dih
- MOL
- isht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demolished 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.
- MOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ishtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of demolished
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: dih-MOL-isht.
What does demolished mean?
- torn down and broken up
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Questions about saying demolished
How do you pronounce demolished?
Say dih-MOL-isht. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈmɑlɪʃt/. In British English it is /dɪˈmɒlɪʃt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demolished?
Demolished has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOL). Broken into parts: dih · MOL · isht.
Is demolished 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 /dɪˈmɒlɪʃt/ (dih-MOL-isht).