How to Pronounce "demoralizes"
word
dɪˈmɔɹəˌɫaɪz
di-MAW-ruh-lize-iz
dɪˈmɒrəlaɪzɪz
di-MO-ruh-lyz-iz
Definition
To make someone lose confidence, hope, or enthusiasm; to weaken someone's spirit or motivation.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈmɔɹəˌɫaɪz
British English
dɪˈmɒrəlaɪzɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-MAW-ruh-lize-iz
UK
di-MO-ruh-lyz-iz
Listen in Context
Repeated criticism demoralizes students.
Losing every match demoralizes the team.
Failure often demoralizes young athletes.
It really demoralizes me when my hard work goes unnoticed.