How to pronounce demoniacal
Say it like dee-muh-NY-uh-kul. Demoniacal has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NY).
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- dee
- muh
- NY
- uh
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demoniacal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of demoniacal
American and British speakers say demoniacal in essentially the same way: /ˌdiməˈnaɪəkəl/ in the US and /ˌdiːməˈnaɪəkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-muh-NY-uh-kul.
What does demoniacal mean?
- Pertaining to, characteristic of, or produced by a demon or evil spirit; devilish, demonic, fiendish.“sarcastic, demoniacal laughter”
Where does demoniacal come from?
From Latin daemoniacus + -al.
Words that rhyme with demoniacal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of demoniacal.
Questions about saying demoniacal
How do you pronounce demoniacal?
Say dee-muh-NY-uh-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌdiməˈnaɪəkəl/. In British English it is /ˌdiːməˈnaɪəkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demoniacal?
Demoniacal has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NY). Broken into parts: dee · muh · NY · uh · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say demoniacal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdiməˈnaɪəkəl/ and the British form is /ˌdiːməˈnaɪəkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.