Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

demeanour

/dɪmˈinɚ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.72 in modern English

Syllables: de-meanour
IPA: /dɪmˈinɚ/

12

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

UK, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and Commonwealth spelling of demeanor.

Example Sentences

"By some paradoxical evolution rancour and intolerance have been established in the vanguard of primitive Christianity. Mrs. Spoker, in common with many of the stricter disciples of righteousness, was as inclement in demeanour as she was cadaverous in aspect."
"At Paisley, a station staff member politely but firmly asks why RAIL is taking so many photographs. The reply - that it's a magnificent station worthy of pictures - changes his demeanour and he's then very apologetic and says he "has to ask"."

Inflected Forms

demeanours (plural)

Derived Forms

misdemeanour

Synonyms

demeanor behavior behaviour conduct deportment

Rhymes With

cleaner pasadena misdemeanor greener demeanor wiener leaner meaner keener screener diener treanor

Questions

How do you pronounce demeanour?: The recorded pronunciation is /dɪmˈinɚ/.
What does demeanour mean?: UK, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and Commonwealth spelling of demeanor.

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