How to Pronounce "daemon"
word
ˈdeɪmən/, /ˈdimən
DAY-muhn, DEE-muhn
dˈiːmən
DEE-muhn
Definition
In computing, a daemon is a background process that silently runs and performs specific tasks without direct user interaction. Originally, the word also referred to a spirit or supernatural being.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdeɪmən/, /ˈdimən
British English
dˈiːmən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DAY-muhn, DEE-muhn
UK
DEE-muhn
Listen in Context
A web server usually has a daemon running all the time.
The email system depends on a daemon to deliver new messages.
A daemon will restart automatically if the system reboots.
Don’t worry, that printer daemon just keeps things running smoothly in the background.