How to pronounce amid
Say it like uh-MID. Amid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MID).
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- uh
- MID
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of amid
American and British speakers say amid in essentially the same way: /əˈmɪd/ in the US and /əˈmɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-MID.
What does amid mean?
- In the middle of; in the center of; surrounded by.“a small lake amid the hills”
Where does amid come from?
From Middle English amidde, Old English on middan, a- + mid.
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Words that rhyme with amid
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Questions about saying amid
How do you pronounce amid?
Say uh-MID. The American pronunciation is /əˈmɪd/. In British English it is /əˈmɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amid?
Amid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MID). Broken into parts: uh · MID.
Do Americans and Brits say amid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈmɪd/ and the British form is /əˈmɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.