English pronunciation · Words Starting with D
Demon Pronunciation
Demon is pronounced DEE-muhn, IPA /ˈdimən/.
DEE-muhn
US /ˈdimən/ · UK /ˈdiːmən/
Syllables: DEE · muhn (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: An evil spirit, or something that torments a person from within.
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Demon in a Sentence
- The painting shows a demon crouched on the sleeper's chest.
- He fought his own demons for most of his life.
- She is a demon for detail.
Common Mispronunciations of Demon
Not DE-muhn
Deem is hiding at the front of this word, and the vowel runs just as long.
Not dee-MAHN
The force holds at the front and the ending drops to a weak muhn.
Tip: Demonic moves the weight and shortens the vowel: di-MAH-nik.
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