How to pronounce demurely
Say it like dih-MYOOR-lee. Demurely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MYOOR).
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- dih
- MYOOR
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demurely 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of demurely
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-MYOOR-lee.
What does demurely mean?
- In a demure manner.
Where does demurely come from?
From Middle English demurely; equivalent to demure + -ly.
Words that rhyme with demurely
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of demurely.
Questions about saying demurely
How do you pronounce demurely?
Say dih-MYOOR-lee. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈmjʊrli/. In British English it is /dɪˈmjʊəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demurely?
Demurely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MYOOR). Broken into parts: dih · MYOOR · lee.
Is demurely 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 /dɪˈmjʊəli/ (dih-MYOOR-lee).