How to pronounce amidships
Say it like uh-MID-ships. Amidships has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MID).
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- uh
- MID
- ships
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amidships 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.
- shipsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of amidships
American and British speakers say amidships in essentially the same way: /əˈmɪdʃɪps/ in the US and /əˈmɪdʃɪps/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-MID-ships.
What does amidships mean?
- In the middle of a ship, either longitudinally or laterally.
- Usually in the line of the keel, but sometimes halfway between bow and stern; often contracted to “midships.” (FM 55-501).
- On the flank, at a vulnerable place.
- A helm order, normally shortened to midships!, to center the helm in the line of the keel.
Where does amidships come from?
From amid + ships.
Questions about saying amidships
How do you pronounce amidships?
Say uh-MID-ships. The American pronunciation is /əˈmɪdʃɪps/. In British English it is /əˈmɪdʃɪps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amidships?
Amidships has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MID). Broken into parts: uh · MID · ships.
Do Americans and Brits say amidships the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈmɪdʃɪps/ and the British form is /əˈmɪdʃɪps/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.