How to pronounce midair
Say it like MID-air. Midair has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MID).
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- MID
- air
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Midair pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- airGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of midair
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MID-air.
What does midair mean?
- In the act of flight; airborne.
- The condition of being airborne.“The leaping dog spun around in midair.”
- A collision between two or more aerospace vehicles in flight.
Where does midair come from?
From mid (adjetive) + air (noun).
Questions about saying midair
How do you pronounce midair?
Say MID-air. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪˌdɛr/. In British English it is /ˈmɪˌdɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in midair?
Midair has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MID). Broken into parts: MID · air.
Is midair pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmɪˌdɛə/ (MID-air).