How to Pronounce Demanding

To pronounce "demanding", say DEM-and-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /dɪˈmɑːndɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/dɪˈmɑːndɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “demanding”

"demanding" has 3 syllables: dem-and-ing. It rhymes with notwithstanding and understanding, if that helps it stick.

What does demanding mean?

verb

To request forcefully.
“I demand to see the manager.”
To claim a right to something.
“The bank is demanding the mortgage payment.”

adjective

Requiring much endurance, strength, or patience.

Synonyms

frain call for insist

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Words that rhyme with demanding

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notwithstanding understanding outstanding standing commanding upstanding expanding misunderstanding branding sanding grandstanding longstanding

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "demanding"?▾

"Demanding" has 3 syllables: dem · and · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "demanding"?▾

The IPA transcription of "demanding" is /dɪˈmɑːndɪŋ/.

What does "demanding" mean?▾

Demanding: To request forcefully.

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