How to pronounce Middletown
Say it like MID-ul-town. Middletown has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MID).
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- MID
- ul
- town
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Middletown 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.
- townGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of Middletown
American and British speakers say Middletown in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪdəlˌtaʊn/ in the US and /ˈmɪdəlˌtaʊn/ in the UK.
British respelling: MID-ul-town.
What does Middletown mean?
- A town in Newport County, Rhode Island.
Where does Middletown come from?
From middle + town.
Questions about saying Middletown
How do you pronounce Middletown?
Say MID-ul-town. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪdəlˌtaʊn/. In British English it is /ˈmɪdəlˌtaʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Middletown?
Middletown has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MID). Broken into parts: MID · ul · town.
Do Americans and Brits say Middletown the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪdəlˌtaʊn/ and the British form is /ˈmɪdəlˌtaʊn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.