How to Pronounce Demur

To pronounce "demur", say DEM-ur — 2 syllables, IPA /dɪˈmɜː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/dɪˈmɜː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “demur”

"demur" has 2 syllables: dem-ur. It rhymes with infer and concur, if that helps it stick.

What does demur mean?

noun

  1. Stop; pause; hesitation as to proceeding; suspense of decision or action; scruple.

verb

  1. To linger; to stay; to tarry
  2. To delay; to pause; to suspend proceedings or judgment in view of a doubt or difficulty; to hesitate; to put off the determination or conclusion of an affair.

Words that rhyme with demur

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

inferconcurstirdeferincurtransferslurspurcurburrconnoisseuramateur

Related words

demurralexceptdemurrerobjectremorateleavedubitatedefer

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "demur"?▾

"Demur" has 2 syllables: dem · ur.

What is the IPA transcription of "demur"?▾

The IPA transcription of "demur" is /dɪˈmɜː/.

What does "demur" mean?▾

Demur: Stop; pause; hesitation as to proceeding; suspense of decision or action; scruple.

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