demanding

/dɪˈmændɪŋ/

Syllables de·mand·ing

Stress de-MAND-ing

Phonics Breakdown

de

/dɪ/

short i

mand

/mænd/

short a

ing

/ɪŋ/

ng sound

Meaning

needing a lot of effort, skill, or attention

Sound Reference

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de=/dɪ/(device) + mand=/mænd/(man) + ing=/ɪŋ/(sing)

Example

The job is demanding but very rewarding.