How to pronounce demurring
Say it like dih-MUR-ring. Demurring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MUR).
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- dih
- MUR
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demurring 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.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of demurring
American and British speakers say demurring in essentially the same way: /dɪˈmɜrɪŋ/ in the US and /dɪˈmɜrɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-MUR-ring.
What does demurring mean?
- present participle and gerund of demur How to pronounce demur
- Reluctant; tending or serving to demur.
- demurral
Words that rhyme with demurring
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Questions about saying demurring
How do you pronounce demurring?
Say dih-MUR-ring. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈmɜrɪŋ/. In British English it is /dɪˈmɜrɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demurring?
Demurring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MUR). Broken into parts: dih · MUR · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say demurring the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈmɜrɪŋ/ and the British form is /dɪˈmɜrɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.