How to pronounce demote
Say it like dih-MOHT. Demote has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOHT).
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- dih
- MOHT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demote 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.
- MOHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of demote
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dih-MOHT.
What does demote mean?
- To lower the rank or status of.“James was demoted from branch manager to assistant manager due to his poor discipline.”
- To relegate.
Where does demote come from?
From de- (“down”) + promote (“advance in rank/status (ending abstracted)”).
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Questions about saying demote
How do you pronounce demote?
Say dih-MOHT. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈmoʊt/. In British English it is /dɪˈməʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demote?
Demote has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOHT). Broken into parts: dih · MOHT.
Is demote pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /dɪˈməʊt/ (dih-MOHT).