How to pronounce demotions
Say it like dih-MOH-shunz. Demotions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOH).
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- dih
- MOH
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demotions 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of demotions
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dih-MOH-shunz.
What does demotions mean?
- plural of demotion How to pronounce demotion
Questions about saying demotions
How do you pronounce demotions?
Say dih-MOH-shunz. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈmoʊʃənz/. In British English it is /dɪˈməʊʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demotions?
Demotions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOH). Broken into parts: dih · MOH · shunz.
Is demotions 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 /dɪˈməʊʃənz/ (dih-MOH-shunz).