How to Pronounce "demoting"
word
dɪˈmoʊt
dih-MOHT-ing
dɪmˈəʊtɪŋ
dih-MOH-ting
Definition
Lowering someone's position or rank at work or in an organization; giving them a less important or lower-level job.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈmoʊt
British English
dɪmˈəʊtɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dih-MOHT-ing
UK
dih-MOH-ting
Listen in Context
The company is demoting two managers for poor performance.
After arriving late every day, she was demoting to a lower position.
They are demoting the team to a lower league next season.
He felt embarrassed after being demoted, but he accepted the decision.