How to pronounce midgets
Say it like MIJ-uts. Midgets has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIJ).
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- MIJ
- uts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Midgets 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.
- utsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of midgets
American and British speakers say midgets in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪdʒəts/ in the US and /ˈmɪdʒəts/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIJ-uts.
What does midgets mean?
- plural of midget How to pronounce midget
Questions about saying midgets
How do you pronounce midgets?
Say MIJ-uts. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪdʒəts/. In British English it is /ˈmɪdʒəts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in midgets?
Midgets has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIJ). Broken into parts: MIJ · uts.
Do Americans and Brits say midgets the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪdʒəts/ and the British form is /ˈmɪdʒəts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.