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How to Pronounce daemon

ˈdiːmən
/ˈdiːmən/ — same as 'demon'
Correct /ˈdiːmən/ — same as 'demon'
Common Mistakes
day-mondah-mon
daemon ˈdiːmən
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Origin & Etymology

From Maxwell's demon (physics thought experiment). A background process.

Tips for Non-Native Speakers

For Chinese Speakers 中文

和 demon（恶魔）同音，不要读成 day-mon

For Japanese Speakers 日本語

demonと同じ発音。day-monではない

For Korean Speakers 한국어

demon과 같은 발음. day-mon이 아님

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