How to pronounce demure
Say it like dih-MYOOR. Demure has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MYOOR).
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- dih
- MYOOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demure 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.
- MYOORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of demure
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-MYOOR.
What does demure mean?
- Modest, quiet, reserved, or serious.“She is a demure young lady.”
- Affectedly modest, decorous, or serious; making a show of gravity.
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Words that rhyme with demure
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of demure.
Questions about saying demure
How do you pronounce demure?
Say dih-MYOOR. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈmjʊr/. In British English it is /dɪˈmjʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demure?
Demure has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MYOOR). Broken into parts: dih · MYOOR.
Is demure 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 /dɪˈmjʊə/ (dih-MYOOR).