How to pronounce midlong
Say it like mid-LONG. Midlong has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LONG).
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- mid
- LONG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Midlong pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- midKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LONGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of midlong
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: mid-LONG.
What does midlong mean?
- Moderately long.
Where does midlong come from?
From mid- + long.
Words that rhyme with midlong
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Questions about saying midlong
How do you pronounce midlong?
Say mid-LONG. The American pronunciation is /mɪdˈlɑŋ/. In British English it is /mɪdˈlɒŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in midlong?
Midlong has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LONG). Broken into parts: mid · LONG.
Is midlong pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /mɪdˈlɒŋ/ (mid-LONG).