How to pronounce midlife
Say it like MID-lyfe. Midlife has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MID).
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- MID
- lyfe
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Midlife 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.
- lyfeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of midlife
American and British speakers say midlife in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪdlaɪf/ in the US and /ˈmɪdlaɪf/ in the UK.
British respelling: MID-lyfe.
What does midlife mean?
- Occurring in the middle point of one's life, usually considered about 45.
- The middle period of one's life.
Where does midlife come from?
From mid- + life.
Questions about saying midlife
How do you pronounce midlife?
Say MID-lyfe. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪdlaɪf/. In British English it is /ˈmɪdlaɪf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in midlife?
Midlife has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MID). Broken into parts: MID · lyfe.
Do Americans and Brits say midlife the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪdlaɪf/ and the British form is /ˈmɪdlaɪf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.