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How many syllables in Demean?

demean has 2 syllables

Split Demean into syllables?

de-mean

Definition of Demean

to lower in dignity or standing

How should Demean divide into syllables

The first syllable 'de' has only one vowel 'e' and one consonant 'd'. The second syllable 'mean' has two vowels 'e' and 'a' and two consonants 'm' and 'n'.

Part of Speech - Demean

Verb

He tried to demean his opponent by making fun of his clothes.

Sentences with Demean

She didn't want to demean herself by begging for a job.
The boss's treatment of his employees was intended to demean them.
He always made an effort not to demean his wife in public.
The bully would demean anyone who looked weaker than him.
The teacher knew it was wrong to demean her students in front of others.
She refused to demean herself by engaging in office gossip.
The coach's constant criticism was intended to demean the players.
The politician's comments were seen as an attempt to demean her opponent.
He was accused of trying to demean women in his writing.
She felt that the job would demean her creativity and intelligence.

Quotes with Demean

I will not be intimidated into withdrawing from this process. You have tried hard. You've given it your all. No one can question your efforts. But your efforts have been geared to destroying Dr. Ford. For the greater good, please withdraw. Your nominations will not suffer for it. Withdraw, Judge Kavanaugh.
I know that this is a job interview for Brett Kavanaugh, but Brett Kavanaugh is not on trial for his life. He's up for a lifetime appointment to the highest court in the land where he will be the final word on whether millions of women in this country have access to health care, whether Americans have clean air and clean water, whether consumers can be protected against financial fraud. This is about Brett Kavanaugh's judgment and character to serve on the highest court of our land.
It's important to tell our daughters and our granddaughters that no matter what happens, they should not be afraid to speak their truth. They should not be afraid of speaking truth to power.
I'm a victim of sexual assault. I don't expect Judge Kavanaugh or Jake Tapper or Jeff Flake or anybody to be held responsible for that. You know who's responsible for that? The people who hurt me. But when we're talking about a Supreme Court nomination, we're talking about a lifetime appointment to the highest court in the land.
I think that there are a lot of women in this country who are angry and are looking for somebody to stand up and fight for them.
My faith teaches me that when you fight for justice, when you fight for the right thing, that it's never an easy path.
I think that the president has shown himself to be somebody who is not very well informed about the issues. He is impulsive. He lacks judgment. And I think he can be a dangerous president.
I'm going to continue to do what I think is right and to speak truth to power and to fight for the people of Hawaii.
I'm not running for president because of opposition to anyone or because of an agenda dictated by donors or by a political party. I'm running for president because I believe we need to restore the soul of our country.
I'm not afraid to take on powerful interests like the NRA to pass common-sense gun safety legislation.