Proper Pronunciation Guide
demagoguery
[
dɛ mə ˏgɑ gɚ
i]
Tips:
- Pronounce this word as five syllables with the strong stress on the first syllable and a weak stress on the third syllable.
- Pronounce the first letter “e” as the short vowel /ɛ/.
- Pronounce the letter “a” as the weak schwa vowel /ə/.
- Pronounce the letter “o” as /ɑ/.
- Pronounce the letters “uer” as the weak R-Vowel /ɚ/ .
- Use the consonant glide /r/ to link to the final syllable, which is pronounced/i/.
Practice Sentence:
| The candidate's opponent accused him of demagoguery. |
Definition:
(noun) Gaining a position of power and leadership by appealing to people’s strong emotions, basic instincts, and prejudices.
