How to pronounce "demande" in English
dəˈmɑːnd
də·MAHND
Primary stress: MAHND
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “demande”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
də
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
MAHND
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("MAHND"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When followed by a vowel, insert a subtle glide (/w/ or /j/) to connect into the subsequent word without an abrupt glottal stop.
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "demande" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“C’est quelque chose qui m’empêche de faire plus que ce que l’on me demande.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
Practice Speaking “demande”
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C’est quelque chose qui m’empêche de faire plus que ce que l’on me demande.
Hear it in context: “demande”
1 clipThe English word “demande” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as dəˈmɑːnd (phonetic respelling: də-MAHND). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (də · MAHND), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (MAHND). Grammatically, “demande” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 1 authentic English video clip demonstrating how native speakers articulate “demande” in natural connected speech across American (US: 1 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @0:10
“Mais pour moi, c’est quelque chose qui m’empêche de sortir des sentiers battus. C’est quelque chose qui m’empêche de faire plus que ce que l’on me demande. A mes yeux, un plan perturbe l’innovation et le leadership.”
Definition & Meaning: “demande”
- A formal request, claim, or inquiry, often used in legal or historical contexts.
Example Sentences (2)
- “The lawyer submitted a formal demande for the release of the seized documents.”
- “C’est quelque chose qui m’empêche de faire plus que ce que l’on me demande.”
Pronounce: “demande”
- Pronunciation:
- də-MAHND
- Syllables:
- də · MAHND
- Written Hyphenation:
- de · mande
- Primary stress:
- MAHND
- IPA:
- dəˈmɑːnd
- Hear it in context
- demande
Synonyms: “demande”
Hear words related in meaning to “demande” in real video clips:
Words that Rhyme with “demande”
-ɑndWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"demande" (⁄dəˈmɑːnd⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "demande" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about demande
How do you pronounce “demande”?
“demande” is pronounced ⁄dəˈmɑːnd⁄ (də-MAHND). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “demande”?
“demande” has 2 syllables: də · MAHND.
Where is the stress in “demande”?
The primary stress in “demande” is on “MAHND”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “demande” mean?
A formal request, claim, or inquiry, often used in legal or historical contexts.
How can I hear “demande” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “demande”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).