How to pronounce amidst
Say it like uh-MIDST. Amidst has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIDST).
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- uh
- MIDST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amidst 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.
- MIDSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of amidst
American and British speakers say amidst in essentially the same way: /əˈmɪdst/ in the US and /æˈmɪdst/ in the UK.
British respelling: a-MIDST.
What does amidst mean?
- In the midst or middle of; surrounded or encompassed by; among.
Where does amidst come from?
From amids + -t (excrescent), from amid + -s (genitive).
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Questions about saying amidst
How do you pronounce amidst?
Say uh-MIDST. The American pronunciation is /əˈmɪdst/. In British English it is /æˈmɪdst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amidst?
Amidst has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIDST). Broken into parts: uh · MIDST.
Do Americans and Brits say amidst the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈmɪdst/ and the British form is /æˈmɪdst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.