How to pronounce demonetize
Say it like dee-MON-uh-tyze. Demonetize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MON).
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- dee
- MON
- uh
- tyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demonetize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- MONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tyzeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of demonetize
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dee-MUHN-uh-tyze.
What does demonetize mean?
- To withdraw the status of legal tender from a coin (etc.) and remove it from circulation.
- To declare ineligible or worthless as a medium of exchange or as legal tender.
Where does demonetize come from?
From de- + monetize.
Questions about saying demonetize
How do you pronounce demonetize?
Say dee-MON-uh-tyze. The American pronunciation is /diˈmɑnətaɪz/. In British English it is /diːˈmʌnətaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demonetize?
Demonetize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MON). Broken into parts: dee · MON · uh · tyze.
Is demonetize pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /diːˈmʌnətaɪz/ (dee-MUHN-uh-tyze).