How to pronounce demotion
Say it like dih-MOH-shun. Demotion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOH).
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- dih
- MOH
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demotion 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.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of demotion
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dih-MOH-shun.
What does demotion mean?
- An act of demoting; a lowering of rank or status.
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Words that rhyme with demotion
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Questions about saying demotion
How do you pronounce demotion?
Say dih-MOH-shun. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈmoʊʃən/. In British English it is /dɪˈməʊʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demotion?
Demotion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOH). Broken into parts: dih · MOH · shun.
Is demotion 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 /dɪˈməʊʃən/ (dih-MOH-shun).