How to pronounce midland
Say it like MID-land. Midland has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MID).
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- MID
- land
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Midland pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- landGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of midland
American and British speakers say midland in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪdˌlænd/ in the US and /ˈmɪdlənd/ in the UK.
British respelling: MID-lund.
What does midland mean?
- The region of a country not near the borders; the interior.
- Resembling or relating to the interior region of a country.
Where does midland come from?
From Middle English mydlonde, equivalent to mid- + land.
Questions about saying midland
How do you pronounce midland?
Say MID-land. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪdˌlænd/. In British English it is /ˈmɪdlənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in midland?
Midland has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MID). Broken into parts: MID · land.
Do Americans and Brits say midland the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪdˌlænd/ and the British form is /ˈmɪdlənd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.