How to pronounce midden
Say it like MID-un. Midden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MID).
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- MID
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Midden 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of midden
American and British speakers say midden in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪdən/ in the US and /ˈmɪdən/ in the UK.
British respelling: MID-un.
What does midden mean?
- A dung heap.
- A refuse heap usually near a dwelling.
- An accumulation, deposit, or soil derived from occupation debris, rubbish, or other by-products of human activity, such as bone, shell, ash, or decayed organic materials; or a pile or mound of such materials, often prehistoric.
Where does midden come from?
From Middle English midding, myddyng, from Old Danish mykdyngja, (a compound of Old Norse myk, myki (“muck, manure”) and dyngja (“dung, dungpile”)), whence also Danish møgdynge and mødding, Norwegian mødding, dialectal Swedish mödding.
Words that rhyme with midden
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of midden.
Questions about saying midden
How do you pronounce midden?
Say MID-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪdən/. In British English it is /ˈmɪdən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in midden?
Midden has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MID). Broken into parts: MID · un.
Do Americans and Brits say midden the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪdən/ and the British form is /ˈmɪdən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.