How to pronounce demurs
Say it like dih-MURZ. Demurs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MURZ).
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- dih
- MURZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demurs 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.
- MURZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of demurs
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dih-MURZ.
What does demurs mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of demur How to pronounce demur
- plural of demur How to pronounce demur
Words that rhyme with demurs
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of demurs.
Questions about saying demurs
How do you pronounce demurs?
Say dih-MURZ. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈmɝz/. In British English it is /dɪˈmɜːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demurs?
Demurs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MURZ). Broken into parts: dih · MURZ.
Is demurs 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 /dɪˈmɜːz/ (dih-MURZ).