How to Pronounce "demise"

word

/dɪˈmaɪz/

dih-MYZ

/dɪmˈaɪz/

dih-MYZ

Definition

Demise means the end or death of a person, organization, or idea. It can be used both for actual death and the disappearance or downfall of something.

IPA Transcription

American English

/dɪˈmaɪz/

British English

/dɪmˈaɪz/

Simplified Pronunciation

dih-MYZ

Listen in Context

The demise of the king was announced yesterday.

His unexpected demise shocked everyone.

The company’s demise happened after years of financial problems.

After the demise of the magazine, readers turned to online sources.