How to pronounce midcontinent
Say it like mid-KON-tih-nunt. Midcontinent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KON).
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- mid
- KON
- tih
- nunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Midcontinent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- midKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of midcontinent
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: mid-KON-tih-nunt.
What does midcontinent mean?
- In or near the middle of a continent.
Where does midcontinent come from?
From mid- + continent.
Words that rhyme with midcontinent
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Questions about saying midcontinent
How do you pronounce midcontinent?
Say mid-KON-tih-nunt. The American pronunciation is /mɪdˈkɑntɪnənt/. In British English it is /mɪdˈkɒntɪnənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in midcontinent?
Midcontinent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KON). Broken into parts: mid · KON · tih · nunt.
Is midcontinent pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /mɪdˈkɒntɪnənt/ (mid-KON-tih-nunt).