demand

/dɪˈmænd/

Syllables de·mand

Stress de-MAND

Phonics Breakdown

de

/dɪ/

reduced i

mand

/mænd/

short a

Meaning

to ask for something firmly; a strong request or need

Sound Reference

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de=/dɪ/(dismiss) + mand=/mænd/(hand)

Example

The workers demand better working conditions.