How to pronounce demo

Say it like this: /ˈdɛm.oʊ/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

British/ˈdɛm.əʊ/

What does demo mean?

nounA demonstration or visual explanation.

“The professor prepared a demo to help her class understand the topic.”

A recording of a song meant to demonstrate its overall sound for the purpose of getting it published or recorded more fully.

“After hearing the demo, the record label approved funding to record the song with a full band.”

An example of a product used for demonstration and then sold at a discount.

adjdesigned to test consumers' interest in a retail item prior to purchasing.

“This Nutty Kid leavin' 'Crazy Face Selfies' On Demo Products...”

verbTo record a demo version of (a song).

“The band demoed thirty songs. Their manager thought that ten of the songs would make a good record.”

To demonstrate.

“We'll be demoing the new version of the software on Thursday.”

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