How to pronounce dempster
Say it like DEMP-ster. Dempster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEMP).
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US American/ˈdɛmpstɚ/DEMP-ster
UK British/ˈdɛmpstə/DEMP-stuh
- DEMP
- ster
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dempster pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEMPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sterKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of dempster
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DEMP-stuh.
What does dempster mean?
noun
- Alternative form of deemster.
Questions about saying dempster
How do you pronounce dempster?
Say DEMP-ster. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛmpstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈdɛmpstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dempster?
Dempster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEMP). Broken into parts: DEMP · ster.
Is dempster pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdɛmpstə/ (DEMP-stuh).