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/ˈdɛmənɪm/
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"demonym" has 2 syllables: dem-onym.
noun
“Why is it that people from the United States use American as their demonym?”
“The Logophile has my favourite demonym; I would write under it if he didn't.”
"Demonym" has 2 syllables: dem · onym.
The IPA transcription of "demonym" is /ˈdɛmənɪm/.
Demonym: A name for an inhabitant or native of a specific place, usually derived from the name of the place.
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