How to pronounce demurred
Say it like dih-MURD. Demurred has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MURD).
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- dih
- MURD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demurred 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.
- MURDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of demurred
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-MURD.
What does demurred mean?
- simple past and past participle of demur How to pronounce demur
Words that rhyme with demurred
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Questions about saying demurred
How do you pronounce demurred?
Say dih-MURD. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈmɝd/. In British English it is /dɪˈmɜːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demurred?
Demurred has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MURD). Broken into parts: dih · MURD.
Is demurred 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 /dɪˈmɜːd/ (dih-MURD).