How to pronounce middleman
Say it like MID-ul-man. Middleman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MID).
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- MID
- ul
- man
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Middleman 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- manGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of middleman
American and British speakers say middleman in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪdəlˌmæn/ in the US and /ˈmɪdəlˌmæn/ in the UK.
British respelling: MID-ul-man.
What does middleman mean?
- An intermediary, agent between two (or more) parties.“act as a middleman”
- An intermediate dealer between the manufacturer and the retailer or customer.“The farmer sold his produce directly to stores without a middleman.”
- To act as a middleman or intermediary.
Where does middleman come from?
From Middle English myddil man, equivalent to middle + man.
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Questions about saying middleman
How do you pronounce middleman?
Say MID-ul-man. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪdəlˌmæn/. In British English it is /ˈmɪdəlˌmæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in middleman?
Middleman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MID). Broken into parts: MID · ul · man.
Do Americans and Brits say middleman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪdəlˌmæn/ and the British form is /ˈmɪdəlˌmæn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.