How to pronounce demotivate
Say it like dee-MOH-tih-vayt. Demotivate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOH).
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- dee
- MOH
- tih
- vayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demotivate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- vaytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of demotivate
- 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: dee-MOH-tih-vayt.
What does demotivate mean?
- To decrease the motivation of a person or a group.
Where does demotivate come from?
From de- + motivate.
Questions about saying demotivate
How do you pronounce demotivate?
Say dee-MOH-tih-vayt. The American pronunciation is /ˌdiˈmoʊtɪveɪt/. In British English it is /ˌdiːˈməʊtɪveɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demotivate?
Demotivate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOH). Broken into parts: dee · MOH · tih · vayt.
Is demotivate 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 /ˌdiːˈməʊtɪveɪt/ (dee-MOH-tih-vayt).