How to pronounce demoniac
Say it like dih-MOH-nih-ak. Demoniac has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOH).
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- dih
- MOH
- nih
- ak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demoniac 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.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- akKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of demoniac
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dih-MOH-nih-ak.
What does demoniac mean?
- Possessed or controlled by a demon.
- Of or pertaining to demons; demonic.
- Someone who is possessed by a demon.
Where does demoniac come from?
From Middle English demoniak et al., from Old French demoniaque, from Late Latin daemoniacus.
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Questions about saying demoniac
How do you pronounce demoniac?
Say dih-MOH-nih-ak. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈmoʊnɪæk/. In British English it is /dɪˈməʊnɪæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demoniac?
Demoniac has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOH). Broken into parts: dih · MOH · nih · ak.
Is demoniac pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /dɪˈməʊnɪæk/ (dih-MOH-nih-ak).