How to pronounce midgy
Say it like MIJ-ee. Midgy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIJ).
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- MIJ
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Midgy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of midgy
American and British speakers say midgy in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪdʒi/ in the US and /ˈmɪdʒi/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIJ-ee.
What does midgy mean?
- Synonym of midge (“small biting fly”).
Where does midgy come from?
From midge + -y (diminutive suffix).
Questions about saying midgy
How do you pronounce midgy?
Say MIJ-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪdʒi/. In British English it is /ˈmɪdʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in midgy?
Midgy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIJ). Broken into parts: MIJ · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say midgy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪdʒi/ and the British form is /ˈmɪdʒi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.