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How to pronounce demystify

demystify
/diːˈmɪstəfaɪ/
4 syllables, stress on the second

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Demystify, sound by sound

/d/as in dayTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.
/iː/as in sheepA long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.
/m/as in manLips closed, air through the nose.
/ɪ/as in shipA short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/f/as in fiveUpper teeth on the lower lip, no voice.
/aɪ/as in timeGlide from “ah” to a short “i”. One syllable.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce demystify?

Demystify is pronounced /diːˈmɪstəfaɪ/ in American English.

How many syllables are in demystify?

Demystify has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in demystify?

The second syllable: /diːˈmɪstəfaɪ/.

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