How to pronounce demonic
Say it like dih-MON-ik. Demonic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MON).
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- dih
- MON
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demonic 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.
- MONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of demonic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: dih-MON-ik.
What does demonic mean?
- Pertaining to demons or evil spirits; demoniac.“Convinced that his uncle was a warlock, he rifled through his attic, looking for demonic artifacts.”
- Pertaining to daemons in ancient Greek thought; concerning supernatural ‘genius’.
- Extremely cruel or evil; abhorrent or repugnant; diabolical.
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Words that rhyme with demonic
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Questions about saying demonic
How do you pronounce demonic?
Say dih-MON-ik. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈmɑnɪk/. In British English it is /dɪˈmɒnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demonic?
Demonic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MON). Broken into parts: dih · MON · ik.
Is demonic 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 /dɪˈmɒnɪk/ (dih-MON-ik).