How to Pronounce Demoralising

To pronounce "demoralising", say DEM-or-al-is-ing — 5 syllables, IPA /dɪˈmɒɹəlaɪzɪŋ(ɡ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

12

Letters

/dɪˈmɒɹəlaɪzɪŋ(ɡ)/

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💡 Tip for remembering “demoralising”

"demoralising" has 5 syllables: dem-or-al-is-ing.

What does demoralising mean?

adjective

  1. Disheartening

verb

  1. To destroy the morale of; to dishearten.

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Related words

dispiritingdemoralizingdishearteningdiscouragingdepressingsaddauntingdisspiriting

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How many syllables are in "demoralising"?▾

"Demoralising" has 5 syllables: dem · or · al · is · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "demoralising"?▾

The IPA transcription of "demoralising" is /dɪˈmɒɹəlaɪzɪŋ(ɡ)/.

What does "demoralising" mean?▾

Demoralising: Disheartening

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