How to pronounce midmorning
Say it like MID-mor-ning. Midmorning has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MID).
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- MID
- mor
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Midmorning 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.
- morGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of midmorning
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MID-maw-ning.
What does midmorning mean?
- The middle of the morning.
Where does midmorning come from?
From mid- + morning. Compare Middle English midmorwen, midmorwe (“midmorning”).
Questions about saying midmorning
How do you pronounce midmorning?
Say MID-mor-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪdˌmɔrnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmɪdˌmɔːnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in midmorning?
Midmorning has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MID). Broken into parts: MID · mor · ning.
Is midmorning pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmɪdˌmɔːnɪŋ/ (MID-maw-ning).