How to pronounce midcourse
Say it like MID-kors. Midcourse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MID).
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- MID
- kors
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Midcourse 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.
- korsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of midcourse
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MID-kaws.
What does midcourse mean?
- In the middle of a course; happening partway through something
Where does midcourse come from?
From mid- + course.
Questions about saying midcourse
How do you pronounce midcourse?
Say MID-kors. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪdˌkɔrs/. In British English it is /ˈmɪdˌkɔːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in midcourse?
Midcourse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MID). Broken into parts: MID · kors.
Is midcourse 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 /ˈmɪdˌkɔːs/ (MID-kaws).