How to pronounce demonstrators
Say it like DEM-un-stray-terz. Demonstrators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEM).
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- DEM
- un
- stray
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demonstrators 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.
- strayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of demonstrators
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DEM-un-stray-tuz.
What does demonstrators mean?
- plural of demonstrator How to pronounce demonstrator
Questions about saying demonstrators
How do you pronounce demonstrators?
Say DEM-un-stray-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demonstrators?
Demonstrators has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEM). Broken into parts: DEM · un · stray · terz.
Is demonstrators pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪtəz/ (DEM-un-stray-tuz).