How to Pronounce "demotic"
word
dɪ.ˈmɒ.tɪk
di-MAH-tik
dɪmˈɒtɪk
di-MOT-ik
Definition
Relating to the everyday language spoken by ordinary people, rather than a formal or literary style. It can also refer to the Demotic script of ancient Egypt.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪ.ˈmɒ.tɪk
British English
dɪmˈɒtɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-MAH-tik
UK
di-MOT-ik
Listen in Context
The museum has a display of demotic writing from ancient Egypt.
She wrote her novel in a demotic style so everyone could understand.
The professor explained the difference between demotic and formal language.
His speeches were famous for their demotic touch—they spoke to everyone, not just academics.