How to pronounce midget
Say it like MIJ-ut. Midget has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIJ).
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- MIJ
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Midget 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.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of midget
American and British speakers say midget in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪdʒət/ in the US and /ˈmɪdʒɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIJ-it.
What does midget mean?
- a person who is markedly small
- very small“diminutive in stature”“a lilliputian chest of drawers”
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Words that rhyme with midget
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of midget.
Questions about saying midget
How do you pronounce midget?
Say MIJ-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪdʒət/. In British English it is /ˈmɪdʒɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in midget?
Midget has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIJ). Broken into parts: MIJ · ut.
Do Americans and Brits say midget the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪdʒət/ and the British form is /ˈmɪdʒɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.