How to pronounce demonstrates
Say it like DEM-un-strayts. Demonstrates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEM).
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- DEM
- un
- strayts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demonstrates pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- straytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of demonstrates
American and British speakers say demonstrates in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪts/ in the US and /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: DEM-un-strayts.
What does demonstrates mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of demonstrate How to pronounce demonstrate
Questions about saying demonstrates
How do you pronounce demonstrates?
Say DEM-un-strayts. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪts/. In British English it is /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demonstrates?
Demonstrates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEM). Broken into parts: DEM · un · strayts.
Do Americans and Brits say demonstrates the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪts/ and the British form is /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.