How to pronounce midfield
Say it like MID-feeld. Midfield has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MID).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce midfield. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- MID
- feeld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Midfield 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.
- feeldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of midfield
American and British speakers say midfield in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪdfild/ in the US and /ˈmɪdfild/ in the UK.
British respelling: MID-feeld.
What does midfield mean?
- The portion of a team which typically plays centrally, between the attack (or forwards) and the defense (or backs).
- The middle of the field of play.
Where does midfield come from?
From mid- + field.
Questions about saying midfield
How do you pronounce midfield?
Say MID-feeld. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪdfild/. In British English it is /ˈmɪdfild/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in midfield?
Midfield has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MID). Broken into parts: MID · feeld.
Do Americans and Brits say midfield the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪdfild/ and the British form is /ˈmɪdfild/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.