How to pronounce "demay" in English
dɪˈmeɪ
dih·MAY
Primary stress: MAY
Hear native speakers say demay in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “demay”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
dih
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
MAY
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("MAY"). 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 "demay" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "demay is" sounds like "demay-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "demay" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Ibrahim Demay here you get some idea of of the athleticism and precision”— Harvard UniversityWatch clip
“For example, Jordan Demay, a popular football star at”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
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Ibrahim Demay here you get some idea of of the athleticism and precision
Hear it in context: “demay”
2 clipsThe English word “demay” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as dɪˈmeɪ (phonetic respelling: dih-MAY). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (dih · MAY), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (MAY). Grammatically, “demay” functions as a verb. SayItVid indexes 2 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “demay” in natural connected speech across American (US: 2 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from Harvard University, TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (2 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USHarvard UniversityClip #1 · @17:55
“uptempo dance Coda featuring The Amazing dancing of his two dancers boeri and Ibrahim Demay here you get some idea of of the athleticism and precision associated with the champion”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #2 · @1:48
“of handling these situations in the future. It will get a lot easier. One of the main pains of bullying is that victims feel alone, as if the whole world is against them. For example, Jordan Demay, a popular football star at world is against them. For example, Jordan Demay, a popular football star at”
Definition & Meaning: “demay”
- An archaic or obsolete term meaning to dismay, disquiet, or distress.
Example Sentences (3)
- “Let not such trifling matters demay your spirited heart.”
- “Ibrahim Demay here you get some idea of of the athleticism and precision”
- “the main pains of bullying is that victims feel alone, as if the whole world is against them. For example, Jordan Demay, a popular football star at”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “demay”
- Pronunciation:
- dih-MAY
- Syllables:
- dih · MAY
- Written Hyphenation:
- de · may
- Primary stress:
- MAY
- IPA:
- dɪˈmeɪ
- Hear it in context
- demay
Words that Rhyme with “demay”
-eɪWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"demay" (⁄dɪˈmeɪ⁄) 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, "demay" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about demay
How do you pronounce “demay”?
“demay” is pronounced ⁄dɪˈmeɪ⁄ (dih-MAY). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “demay”?
“demay” has 2 syllables: dih · MAY.
Where is the stress in “demay”?
The primary stress in “demay” is on “MAY”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “demay” mean?
An archaic or obsolete term meaning to dismay, disquiet, or distress.
How can I hear “demay” used in real sentences?
This page has 2 real-world video examples of “demay” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “demay”?
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⁄).