How to pronounce demon
Say it like DEE-mun. Demon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce demon. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- DEE
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demon 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.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of demon
American and British speakers say demon in essentially the same way: /ˈdimən/ in the US and /ˈdiːmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEE-mun.
What does demon mean?
- an evil supernatural being
- a cruel wicked and inhuman person
- someone extremely diligent or skillful“he worked like a demon to finish the job on time”“she's a demon at math”
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Words that rhyme with demon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of demon.
Words that sound like demon
Questions about saying demon
How do you pronounce demon?
Say DEE-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈdimən/. In British English it is /ˈdiːmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demon?
Demon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE). Broken into parts: DEE · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say demon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdimən/ and the British form is /ˈdiːmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as demon?
Demon sounds the same as daemon in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.