How to pronounce demonstrations
Say it like dem-un-STRAY-shunz. Demonstrations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STRAY).
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- dem
- un
- STRAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demonstrations 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of demonstrations
American and British speakers say demonstrations in essentially the same way: /ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃənz/ in the US and /ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: dem-un-STRAY-shunz.
What does demonstrations mean?
- plural of demonstration How to pronounce demonstration
Words that rhyme with demonstrations
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of demonstrations.
Questions about saying demonstrations
How do you pronounce demonstrations?
Say dem-un-STRAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demonstrations?
Demonstrations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STRAY). Broken into parts: dem · un · STRAY · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say demonstrations the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃənz/ and the British form is /ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.