How to pronounce demonizing
Say it like DEE-muh-ny-zing. Demonizing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE).
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- DEE
- muh
- ny
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demonizing 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.
- nyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of demonizing
American and British speakers say demonizing in essentially the same way: /ˈdiməˌnaɪzɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈdiːməˌnaɪzɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEE-muh-ny-zing.
What does demonizing mean?
- present participle and gerund of demonize How to pronounce demonize
Questions about saying demonizing
How do you pronounce demonizing?
Say DEE-muh-ny-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈdiməˌnaɪzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈdiːməˌnaɪzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demonizing?
Demonizing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEE). Broken into parts: DEE · muh · ny · zing.
Do Americans and Brits say demonizing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdiməˌnaɪzɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈdiːməˌnaɪzɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.