How to pronounce demoralize
Say it like dih-MOR-uh-lyze. Demoralize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOR).
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- dih
- MOR
- uh
- lyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demoralize pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of demoralize
American and British speakers say demoralize in essentially the same way: /dɪˈmɔrəˌlaɪz/ in the US and /dɪˈmɒrəlaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-MOR-uh-lyze.
What does demoralize mean?
- To destroy the morale of; to dishearten.
- To erode the moral adherence of; to corrupt.
Where does demoralize come from?
From French démoraliser.
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Questions about saying demoralize
How do you pronounce demoralize?
Say dih-MOR-uh-lyze. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈmɔrəˌlaɪz/. In British English it is /dɪˈmɒrəlaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demoralize?
Demoralize has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOR). Broken into parts: dih · MOR · uh · lyze.
Do Americans and Brits say demoralize the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈmɔrəˌlaɪz/ and the British form is /dɪˈmɒrəlaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.