How to pronounce demoted
Say it like dih-MOH-tid. Demoted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOH).
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- dih
- MOH
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demoted 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.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of demoted
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dih-MOH-tid.
What does demoted mean?
- simple past and past participle of demote How to pronounce demote
Words that rhyme with demoted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of demoted.
Questions about saying demoted
How do you pronounce demoted?
Say dih-MOH-tid. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈmoʊtɪd/. In British English it is /dɪˈməʊtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demoted?
Demoted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOH). Broken into parts: dih · MOH · tid.
Is demoted 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 /dɪˈməʊtɪd/ (dih-MOH-tid).