How to Pronounce Demeter

Get expert advice for how to Pronounce Demeter in this comprehensive guide.

The correct pronunciation of Persephone in English is Pur-SEF-uh-nee. When pronouncing her name, the second syllable must be stressed, as heard in the audio pronunciation. As is often the case in Greek mythology, when you see a final “e” in a name it is pronounced with an “ee” sound.

Related Stories