How to pronounce demonstration
Say it like dem-un-STRAY-shun. Demonstration has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STRAY).
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- dem
- un
- STRAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demonstration pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- demGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- STRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of demonstration
American and British speakers say demonstration in essentially the same way: /ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: dem-un-STRAY-shun.
What does demonstration mean?
- a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view“the presentation of new data”“he gave the customer a demonstration”
- a show of military force or preparedness“he confused the enemy with feints and demonstrations”
- a public display of group feelings (usually of a political nature)“there were violent demonstrations against the war”
Where does demonstration come from?
Morphologically demonstrate + -ion.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with demonstration
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Questions about saying demonstration
How do you pronounce demonstration?
Say dem-un-STRAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demonstration?
Demonstration has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STRAY). Broken into parts: dem · un · STRAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say demonstration the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.