How to pronounce midinette
Say it like mid-ih-NET. Midinette has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NET).
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- mid
- ih
- NET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Midinette pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- midGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of midinette
American and British speakers say midinette in essentially the same way: /ˌmɪdɪˈnɛt/ in the US and /ˌmɪdɪˈnɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: mid-ih-NET.
What does midinette mean?
- A female salesperson, a shopgirl, especially in Paris.
- A vacuous but fashionable young woman.
- A type of miniature climbing rose.
Where does midinette come from?
Borrowed from French midinette, from midi (“midday”) + dinette, diminutive of diner (“dinner”).
Words that rhyme with midinette
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of midinette.
Questions about saying midinette
How do you pronounce midinette?
Say mid-ih-NET. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɪdɪˈnɛt/. In British English it is /ˌmɪdɪˈnɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in midinette?
Midinette has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NET). Broken into parts: mid · ih · NET.
Do Americans and Brits say midinette the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmɪdɪˈnɛt/ and the British form is /ˌmɪdɪˈnɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.