How to Pronounce Demerit

To pronounce "demerit", say DEM-er-it — 3 syllables, IPA /dɪˈmɛrɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/dɪˈmɛrɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “demerit”

"demerit" has 3 syllables: dem-er-it. It rhymes with disparate and merit, if that helps it stick.

What does demerit mean?

noun

  1. A quality of being inadequate; a fault; a disadvantage
  2. A mark given for bad conduct to a person attending an educational institution or serving in the army.

verb

  1. To deserve.
  2. To depreciate or cry down.

Synonyms

discredit

Antonyms

merit

Words that rhyme with demerit

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

disparatemeritcarrotcaratferretinheritparrotgarretkaratkaretwherretterret

Related words

faultsub-weaknessdisamenitylimitationdeficientnessdisadvantageousnessdeteriority

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "demerit"?▾

"Demerit" has 3 syllables: dem · er · it.

What is the IPA transcription of "demerit"?▾

The IPA transcription of "demerit" is /dɪˈmɛrɪt/.

What does "demerit" mean?▾

Demerit: A quality of being inadequate; a fault; a disadvantage

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