How to pronounce demonize
Say it like DEE-muh-nyze. Demonize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE).
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- DEE
- muh
- nyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demonize 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.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of demonize
American and British speakers say demonize in essentially the same way: /ˈdiməˌnaɪz/ in the US and /ˈdiːmənaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEE-muh-nyze.
What does demonize mean?
- To turn into a demon.
- To describe or represent as evil or diabolic, usually falsely.
Where does demonize come from?
From Medieval Latin daemonizō, from daemon + -izō.
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Questions about saying demonize
How do you pronounce demonize?
Say DEE-muh-nyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈdiməˌnaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈdiːmənaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demonize?
Demonize has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE). Broken into parts: DEE · muh · nyze.
Do Americans and Brits say demonize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdiməˌnaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈdiːmənaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.