How to pronounce midge
Say it like MIJ. Midge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MIJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Midge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MIJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of midge
American and British speakers say midge in essentially the same way: /mɪdʒ/ in the US and /mɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIJ.
What does midge mean?
- Any of various small two-winged flies, for example, from the family Chironomidae or non-biting midges, the family Chaoboridae or phantom midges, and the family Ceratopogonidae or biting midges, all belonging to the order Diptera.
- A small, short or insignificant person.
- Any bait or lure designed to resemble a midge.
Words that rhyme with midge
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of midge.
Questions about saying midge
How do you pronounce midge?
Say MIJ. The American pronunciation is /mɪdʒ/. In British English it is /mɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in midge?
Midge is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MIJ.
Do Americans and Brits say midge the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪdʒ/ and the British form is /mɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.