How to pronounce demystify
Say it like dee-MIS-tuh-fy. Demystify has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIS).
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- dee
- MIS
- tuh
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Demystify pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- MISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of demystify
American and British speakers say demystify in essentially the same way: /diˈmɪstəˌfaɪ/ in the US and /diːˈmɪstɪfaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: dee-MIS-tih-fy.
What does demystify mean?
- To remove the mystery from something; to explain or clarify.“The article was written to demystify the mechanics of the internal combustion engine.”
Where does demystify come from?
From French démystifier, or de- + mystify.
Questions about saying demystify
How do you pronounce demystify?
Say dee-MIS-tuh-fy. The American pronunciation is /diˈmɪstəˌfaɪ/. In British English it is /diːˈmɪstɪfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in demystify?
Demystify has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIS). Broken into parts: dee · MIS · tuh · fy.
Do Americans and Brits say demystify the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /diˈmɪstəˌfaɪ/ and the British form is /diːˈmɪstɪfaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.