How to pronounce Bemidji
Say it like buh-MID-jee. Bemidji has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MID).
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- buh
- MID
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bemidji pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- buhKeep 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.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Bemidji
American and British speakers say Bemidji in essentially the same way: /bəˈmɪddʒi/ in the US and /bəˈmɪddʒi/ in the UK.
British respelling: buh-MID-jee.
What does Bemidji mean?
- a town in northern Minnesota
Questions about saying Bemidji
How do you pronounce Bemidji?
Say buh-MID-jee. The American pronunciation is /bəˈmɪddʒi/. In British English it is /bəˈmɪddʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Bemidji?
Bemidji has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MID). Broken into parts: buh · MID · jee.
Do Americans and Brits say Bemidji the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bəˈmɪddʒi/ and the British form is /bəˈmɪddʒi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.