Proper Pronunciation Guide

demagoguery

[dɛ mə ˏgɑ gɚi]

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.

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