How to pronounce demonstrably
Say it like dee-MAHN-struh-blee. Demonstrably has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAHN).
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- dee
- MAHN
- struh
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demonstrably pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- MAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- struhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of demonstrably
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: dih-MON-struh-blee.
What does demonstrably mean?
- In such a manner that is capable of being demonstrated, shown, or proved (without doubt).“The country has become demonstrably less safe under his leadership.”
Where does demonstrably come from?
From demonstrable + -ly.
Questions about saying demonstrably
How do you pronounce demonstrably?
Say dee-MAHN-struh-blee. The American pronunciation is /diˈmɑnstrəbli/. In British English it is /dɪˈmɒnstrəbliː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demonstrably?
Demonstrably has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAHN). Broken into parts: dee · MAHN · struh · blee.
Is demonstrably 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 /dɪˈmɒnstrəbliː/ (dih-MON-struh-blee).