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
US
dih-MYZ
UK
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.