How to pronounce demulcent
Say it like dih-MUHL-sunt. Demulcent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MUHL).
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- dih
- MUHL
- sunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demulcent 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.
- MUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- suntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of demulcent
American and British speakers say demulcent in essentially the same way: /dɪˈmʌlsənt/ in the US and /dɪˈmʌlsənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-MUHL-sunt.
What does demulcent mean?
- Soothing or softening.
- A soothing medication used to relieve pain in inflamed tissues.
Where does demulcent come from?
From Latin dēmulcēns, present active participle of dēmulceō (“to stroke caressingly; to soften, soothe, allure”), from dē- (“from; of”) + mulceō (“to move or touch gently or lightly, to stroke; to make pleasant or sweet; to soften, soothe, alleviate, relieve”).
Words that rhyme with demulcent
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Questions about saying demulcent
How do you pronounce demulcent?
Say dih-MUHL-sunt. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈmʌlsənt/. In British English it is /dɪˈmʌlsənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demulcent?
Demulcent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MUHL). Broken into parts: dih · MUHL · sunt.
Do Americans and Brits say demulcent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈmʌlsənt/ and the British form is /dɪˈmʌlsənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.