How to Pronounce Demersal

To pronounce "demersal", say DEM-ers-al — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

DEM-ers-al

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💡 Tip for remembering “demersal”

"demersal" has 3 syllables: dem-ers-al.

What does demersal mean?

noun

  1. Any demersal organism.

adjective

  1. That lives near the bottom of a body of water.

Synonyms

benthic

Antonyms

planktonic

Related words

benthicbottomsubstantivedebugbackgroundmeritsbottom-dwellingnektobenthic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "demersal"?▾

"Demersal" has 3 syllables: dem · ers · al.

What does "demersal" mean?▾

Demersal: Any demersal organism.

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