How to pronounce demurral
Say it like dih-MUR-ul. Demurral has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MUR).
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- dih
- MUR
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demurral 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.
- MURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of demurral
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-MUR-rul.
What does demurral mean?
- The act of demurring.
- A formal objection.
Where does demurral come from?
From demur + -al.
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Words that rhyme with demurral
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Questions about saying demurral
How do you pronounce demurral?
Say dih-MUR-ul. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈmɝəl/. In British English it is /dɪˈmɜːrəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demurral?
Demurral has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MUR). Broken into parts: dih · MUR · ul.
Is demurral 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 /dɪˈmɜːrəl/ (dih-MUR-rul).